RES 2022-08 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2022-08
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MURAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
WHEREAS, City of North Augusta development code Chapter 13 - Signs provides for
murals to be installed in certain zoning districts: and
WHEREAS, a mural is defined in the code as "a painting or other work of art executed
directly on a wall. Signage painted on walls does not automatically qualify as a mural"; and
WHEREAS, the code provides for the city council to establish a design board to
review and approve applications to install murals; and
WHEREAS, the design board shall consist of five (5) members and shall be nominated
by the mayor and confirmed by council via resolution and thereafter will serve at the pleasure of
council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority
thereof, that the following individuals are hereby appointed to serve as the Mural Design
Review Board:
I. Planning & Development Department: La'Stacia Reese, Planning Technician (serves
as Board Coordinator and primary staff contact)
2. North Augusta Forward: Avery Spears-Mahoney, Executive Director
3. Downtown Merchant's Alliance Design Committee: Jennifer Elliott, Shoppe 3130
4. Arts & Heritage Center: Garland Gooden, Board Member
5. Riverside Village Business: Jeannine Steinkuhl, Crowne Plaza
BE IT FURT14ER RESOLVED that the City Council approves the application
procedure and revie" criteria as set forth the "North Augusta Mural Application Process" in
Exhibit A.
DONE, RATIFIED, AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS -14h DAY OF
FEBRUARY 7, 2022.
ton S. Williams, Mayor
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Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
• • EXHIBIT A
City of North Augusta Mural Application Process
I. Application Submission:
Applications shall be submitted to the North Augusta Planning & Development Department, Attention:
La'Stacia Reese (electronically to: planning genorthaugusta.net or mailed to/in person at: 100 Georgia
Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841). An application is considered complete if it meets the following
requirements: 1) mural is located in a zoning district permitted by the Development Code; 2) all signatures
are affixed; and 3)all required sketches and descriptions are received.
It. Mural Design Review Board:
Complete applications shall be reviewed and approved by the Mural Design Review Board.The board
shall consist of five (5) members nominated by the mayor and confirmed by council via resolution:
1. Planning & Development Department: La'Stacia Reese, Planning Technician (Board Coordinator)
2. North Augusta Forward:Avery Spears-Mahoney, Executive Director
3. Downtown Merchant's Alliance Design Committee: Jennifer Elliott, Shoppe 3130
4. Arts& Heritage Center: Garland Gooden, Board Member
5. Riverside Village Business: Jeannine Steinkuhl, Crowne Plaza
Ill. Mural Application Requirements:
1. Applications will be made using the standard "Application for Mural."
2. The mural application maybe submitted electronically or hard copy and contain the following:
a. Color sketch of proposed mural.
b. Sketch of mural on proposed building, drawn to scale.
c. Written description of the type of paint to be used, expected life span and maintenance
plan for the mural.
d. Anything else the applicant wishes to provide describing the mural, its contents, the artist
completing the work, or any other relevant information.
e. The building owner on which the proposed mural is to be placed shall consent to the mural
placement on the property, agree to maintain the mural, and consent to restore the facade
upon which the mural is placed to its prior condition if mural is not properly maintained.
3. An application review meeting will be called upon receipt of a complete application. Meetings may
take place in person at the Municipal Center or virtually via electronic methods. Multiple review
meetings may be required; additional information be requested by Board for review.
4. Upon approval of the application by the Mural Design Review Board, applicant will be formally
notified in writing. Murals may only be constructed following full written approval. Any decision
made but the board is considered final.
IV. The Review Board will determine if the mural meets the following criteria:
1. Mural tastefully depicts the history, heritage, culture, or events of the local area. It is the intent of
the City to provide opportunities for artists and sponsors of art to create noncommercial, publicly
accessible exhibits of a social, cultural or historical significance.
2. The color(s) and theme(s)of mural must be compatible with nearby buildings and sites and should
complement the ambience of the surrounding area.
3. Commercial, controversial, and sexually explicit themes are prohibited; except on church
properties, religious themes are prohibited.
4. Neither the design nor location of a mural shall constitute a significant traffic hazard, endanger
safety, or be detrimental to the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity of the mural.
5. Artificial lighting shall not be used to illuminate a mural.
6. Murals may be used to support a group of businesses, but cannot be the primary signage for any
single business. Further information regarding commercial signage can be found in Development
Code Article 13—Signs.
Version:January 2022