Chapter XII TRIBUTES, MONUMENTATION AND PUBLIC ART
Chapter XII TRIBUTES, MONUMENTATION AND PUBLIC ART
LOCATION MATERIALS AND FINISHES APPROVAL
City of Placerville Development Guide
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City of Placerville Development Guide
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Tributes, Monumentation and Public Art
Given the rich and colorful history of the City, the desire to mark important events of Placerville’s past is a natural and integral part of the community design concept. Monuments and other forms of public art in public spaces strengthen the cultural identity and development of the community and promote the creativity and talent of local artists and craftspeople. A. Location Community gateways are logical locations for monuments, entry signs, and community identity elements, and such treatments are strongly encouraged in these areas. Nodes in the landscape such as courtyards and plazas also provide a logical context for focal points of public art. The design and location of a sculpture or other artwork shall be in such a manner as not to impair the safety and welfare of the public in any way. Site furnishings and other landscape treatments should be planned in concert with the artwork to provide an appropriate setting in which to view the piece. It is also important to locate these elements with respect to views from building interiors. B. Materials and Finishes Monuments and other outdoor art should be permanent in character with finishes of durable materials such as stone or metal. The use of fiberglass or plastic is discouraged. Displays of artifacts or historic memorabilia should be artfully designed and should protect and preserve the quality and condition of the pieces. C.
Approval
All tributes, monuments, and works of public art are subject to review by the Community Pride Committee and approval by City Council. Plans that indicate the location, dimensions and form, materials, color, and any other supporting information shall be submitted for approval.
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LOCATION MATERIALS AND FINISHES APPROVAL
City of Placerville Development Guide
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City of Placerville Development Guide
XII.
Tributes, Monumentation and Public Art
Given the rich and colorful history of the City, the desire to mark important events of Placerville’s past is a natural and integral part of the community design concept. Monuments and other forms of public art in public spaces strengthen the cultural identity and development of the community and promote the creativity and talent of local artists and craftspeople. A. Location Community gateways are logical locations for monuments, entry signs, and community identity elements, and such treatments are strongly encouraged in these areas. Nodes in the landscape such as courtyards and plazas also provide a logical context for focal points of public art. The design and location of a sculpture or other artwork shall be in such a manner as not to impair the safety and welfare of the public in any way. Site furnishings and other landscape treatments should be planned in concert with the artwork to provide an appropriate setting in which to view the piece. It is also important to locate these elements with respect to views from building interiors. B. Materials and Finishes Monuments and other outdoor art should be permanent in character with finishes of durable materials such as stone or metal. The use of fiberglass or plastic is discouraged. Displays of artifacts or historic memorabilia should be artfully designed and should protect and preserve the quality and condition of the pieces. C.
Approval
All tributes, monuments, and works of public art are subject to review by the Community Pride Committee and approval by City Council. Plans that indicate the location, dimensions and form, materials, color, and any other supporting information shall be submitted for approval.
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