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Oregon City revises arts commission and mural rules; debate over city‑owned project review
Summary
The commission reviewed redlines to the Arts Commission code and proposed mural permit standards that focus on materials and durability rather than content; commissioners debated residency requirements for commissioners, term limits, and whether city‑funded murals should follow the same permit route or be reviewed separately to avoid conflicts.
City attorney Kara Richter presented proposed revisions to Chapter 2.26 and to the municipal mural permit rules at the Feb. 10 work session, aiming to simplify the process and encourage more public art while clarifying repair and removal responsibilities.
Richter said the redlines establish a nine‑member Arts Commission appointed by the mayor, introduce residency thresholds and expertise requirements, and clarify officers’ roles, annual reporting and grant‑review authority. Commissioners debated whether to phrase residency requirements as a minimum percentage (60%) or as a fixed…
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