10
Public Art Evaluation
The public art advisory board shall consider the following criteria in recommending approval or disapproval of a work of art :
• Complies . The proposed art conforms to the definition of art contained in this chapter and will be created by an artist or local artist as defined in this chapter .
• Master plan . The proposed art meets the qualities described in the art in public places master plan , if applicable to the project .
• Visual accessibility . The proposed art will be readily visible to the public and meet the location requirements of this chapter .
• Quality . The proposed artist is professionally recognized in the medium , and the proposed art is of quality and enduring value .
• Appropriateness to site . The proposed art is of design , scale , and material appropriate to the site .
• Compatibility . The proposed art is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods .
• Public Welfare . The proposed art is not detrimental to the public welfare and will not constitute a safety hazard .
• Maintenance . The proposed art will not require extraordinary maintenance .
• Valuation . The proposed art meets or exceeds the public art assessment requirements of this chapter .
• Location . The proposed location of the art and / or element ( s ) is in an exterior place and is appropriate to accommodate the size and scale of the proposed art and / or element ( s ), has or can reasonably accommodate any necessary supporting infrastructure and is in compliance with applicable city code requirements such as visibility triangle . Notwithstanding the foregoing , art purchased with the Art in Public Places fund or for public construction projects may be located inside publicly owned buildings .