Murals
Public Mural Approval Process
A Planning Application and approval is required to be obtained prior to installation of murals that are visible from the public right-of-way on commercial and multi-family properties. Applications are submitted through Boise Planning and Development Services (PDS) and include review by PDS and the Department of Arts & History.
Once there is a proposed location for the mural, the applicant will submit a Planning Project “PLN” online to start the process. The applicant is the primary contact for the project and will be responsible for uploading documents and responding to City correspondence.
The applicant will then work with City staff to complete the Early Assistance and Concept Review pre-submittal steps. City staff will provide initial feedback and determine if a Zoning Certificate, Design Review application, or a Certificate of Appropriateness application will need to be submitted, based on the location and scope of the project. The applicant will then be able to submit an application for review.
City staff will review and issue a decision with any relevant conditions. A mural can be installed once an approval letter is received and the 10-day appeal period is complete. After installation of the mural, the applicant will provide photo documentation to Arts and History of the completed mural.
Mural Flow Chart
Preparation | Submission | Review | Implementation |
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Review the Public Mural Guidelines. | Create a Planning Project online and complete the Early Assistance and Concept Review pre-submittal steps | Planning staff reviews applications primarily for location. | Mural is painted and/or installed. |
Gather all necessary application materials | Planning staff will determine the appropriate application type: Zoning Certificate Design Review Certificate of Appropriateness | Arts & History staff reviews applications primarily for mural content and quality. | Applicant will professionally document mural and provide to Arts & History staff for Boise Mural Registry. |
Complete the application form, submit all necessary application materials and pay the application fee. | Decision issued with any relevant conditions. A decision is final if no appeal is received within 10-days of the decision being issued. | ||
* Submit materials including property owner info, artist info, and mural design | * Staff review may take up to two weeks |
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