Application fees for murals and historic-district projects
Elk Grove
Summary
The applicant and a public commenter say the roughly $4,500 fee for this mural's design review — nearly equal to the artist's pay — will kill future art projects on Main Street. Staff explained fees are council-set, time-and-materials, and a comprehensive fee update is in the works for the first time since 2011.
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant paid about $4,500, with a possible refund pending final cost accounting.
A fee overhaul could make Old Town art projects affordable for nonprofits and artists.
Nonprofits and artists currently face fees that can equal or exceed project costs.
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