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Public Art in Oro Valley


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The purpose of the Town’s public art requirement is to enhance our community’s beauty and support the cultural and educational enrichment of the citizens and visitors to Oro Valley through the creation of artwork that is accessible.  Public art is a required element for all new non-residential and public development projects in Oro Valley.  One percent of the building permit valuation for the total project, including all phases of a multi-phase project, is allocated towards public art projects.

For specific public art zoning code requirements, please refer to  Oro Valley Zoning Code Section 27.3.

Information:

  • Public Art Inventory - Oro Valley has a fairly extensive collection of public art pieces.  The Public Art Inventory (click here) contains information on the Town’s existing art work including the artist contact information, budget and location of public art (pictures are coming soon).  Other outside agencies may also assist you with the artist selection (see Outside Agency Links below).
  • Public Art Forms
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Review and Approval Process:

There are three stages of review for Public Art projects in Oro Valley.  Prior to initiating the first stage, the public art budget must be approved by the Town and the artist selection must be completed.   The Town’s building official reviews and approves all preliminary estimates for building permit valuations used as the basis for determining the public art calculation for the project. 

Contact David Ronquillo at 520-229-4817; dronquillo@orovalleyaz.gov  in Planning, to set up a preliminary meeting to discuss the project process. 


  • Stage 1 - Submit Conceptual Public Art design application package
    • A staff planner is assigned to your Public Art project.
    • Applicant to address any outstanding comments from Town staff.
    • Project scheduled for Art Review Commission (ARC) meeting for Concept Review.
    • The Conceptual Public Art design must be approved by the ARC prior to approval of the required landscape plan by the Development Review Board.
  • Stage 2 - Submit Final Public Art Design Application Package
    • Applicant to address any outstanding comments or stipulations from Town staff or the Conceptual Review process.
    • Project scheduled for Art Review Commission (ARC) meeting.
    • Final art should be approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
  • Stage 3 - Submit Final Certification Application Package
    • Final staff review of application
    • Applicant notifies Town when public art will be installed and complete.
    • Staff performs an inspection and verifies final placement and installation of the artwork.
    • Final artwork must be completed and installed prior to issuance of a building certificate of occupancy.

Outside Agency Links:

In addition to the Town’s Public Art Inventory, additional outside assistance with your artist selection is available through the following links:  

Questions/ Contacts:

David Ronquillo is the Lead Planner for Public Art.  He may be reached at 520-229-4817 or dronquillo@orovalleyaz.gov.

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