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Belvidere council approves special-use permit for train-themed mural in downtown
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 75H on second reading to allow a train-themed mural at 323 South State Street, with maintenance assigned to the Boone County Arts Council and the property owner and removal required if the mural falls into disrepair.
The Belvidere City Council adopted Ordinance 75H on second reading to grant a special use allowing a mural at 323 South State Street.
Council members reviewed the planning and zoning commission’s recommendation that the mural depict a train setting and be maintained by the Boone County Arts Council and the property owner in accordance with Belvidere zoning requirements. If the mural falls into disrepair, the ordinance requires that it be removed from the property.
A motion to adopt the ordinance was made, seconded and approved by roll call, with all council members voting in favor.
The ordinance specifies the mural should be in substantial conformance with the narrative provided by the applicant; maintenance and removal responsibilities are assigned to the arts council and property owner under the city’s zoning rules.
