Onsite vs. In-
lieu Fee
Options
Separate
Art Fund
Funds
Distribution
Decision Process
for Use of Public
Fund
Links to Policy
Documents and
Relevant Ordinances
Berkeley • 1.75% of the
construction cost
for onsite
• .8% In-lieu fee
contribution
• Developer
discretion
• Combination
possible
Private Art
Fund
• Grants for non-
profits
• Commission artwork
(temp or
permanent)
• 20% admin of the art
fund (consultant to
oversee program)
• 10% maintenance of
existing art.
The Commission
recommends use to City
Council.
CITY OF BERKELEY Public Art in
Private Development Program
Chapter 23.316 Percentage for
Public Art on Private Projects
City of Berkeley Public Art
Webpage
Belmont • 1% of the
construction for
onsite or in-lieu.
• Developer
discretion
• Combination
Possible
Private Art
Fund
• No clear %
distribution
• Design, acquisition,
commission,
installation, repair,
maintenance,
conservation or
insurance.
• Sponsor or support
cultural facilities and
resources
• As the Art
commission sees fit.
The Commission
recommends use to City
Council.
Art Handbook
Public Art in Belmont Webpage
Redwood
City
• 1% of the
construction for
onsite or in-lieu.
• Developer
discretion.
Arts in Public
Places Fund
• 90% goes towards
Art Commission
• 10% for
maintenance
• Ordinance sets aside
one percent of the
The Commission
recommends use to City
Council.
Public Art Master Vision for
Redwood City
Public Art Webpage
Chapter 45: Public Art
Onsite vs. In-
lieu Fee
Options
Separate
Art Fund
Funds
Distribution
Decision Process
for Use of Public
Fund
Links to Policy
Documents and
Relevant Ordinances
• Combination
Possible
• Required on
commercial
developments of
50,000 square
feet or more.
annual Capital
Outlay Fund to be
contributed to the
Art in Public Places
Fund
Sunnyvale • 2% of the
construction cost
for onsite
• 1.1% In-lieu fee
contribution
• Combination
Possible
• Developer
discretion
Public Art
Fund
• No clear %
distribution.
• .1% of project
valuation is marked
for maintenance.
The Commission
recommends use to City
Council.
Chapter 19.52 Art in Private
Development
Master Plan for Public Art
San
Mateo
• 1.19% of the
construction for
onsite or in-lieu.
• Developer
discretion
• Combination
Possible
• All commercial
development
projects and
multi-family
projects with a
building permit
Art in Public
Places Fund
• No specific
assignment.
• Can be used for
maintenance
The Commission
recommends use to City
Council.
Guidelines Art in Public Spaces
Chapter 23.60 Art in Public
Places
Onsite vs. In-
lieu Fee
Options
Separate
Art Fund
Funds
Distribution
Decision Process
for Use of Public
Fund
Links to Policy
Documents and
Relevant Ordinances
valuation of three
million dollars
Los Altos • 1 % of the
construction for
onsite or in-lieu.
Not to exceed
200k for
multifamily and
non-residential
development
over 1 million.
• Developer
discretion
Public Art
Fund
No specific assignment. The Commission
recommends use to City
Council.
- Guidelines for Public Art
- City of Los Altos MC
Palo Alto • 1% of the
construction for
onsite or in-lieu.
• Developer
discretion
Public Art
Fund
-City can
used as a
consultant
for a fee. Fee
goes into art
fund
• Up to 20% can fund
staffing.
• Permanent and
temporary art
installation
• Can’t use art fund
for maintenance.
General Fund.
Art Commission is the
ultimate decision to approve
all art pieces.
-Art Policies and Documents
- Chapter 16.61: Public Art for
Private Developments