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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Mural Permit - Design Review Fees
1. Resolution amending the “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (up to 10 employees)/Non-profit/standard”, “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (11-50 employees)”, and “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (>50 employees)” in the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for September 29, 2026 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 22, 2026, Council adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 30.38 to the Glendale Zoning Code (Title 30), entitled “Murals”, repealing section 30.33.230, and amending sections 2.12.030, 30.33.020, 30.40.010, 30.40.020, 30.41.050, 30.47.020,
30.47.030, 30.47.040, 30.47.050, 30.47.070, 30.47.075, 30.47.090 and 30.61.010 of the Glendale Municipal Code (GMC), 1995 (CASE NO. PZC-0018-2026).
Council requested staff to prepare a Resolution amending the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to provide that the first 100 applications for mural permits would be charged the “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (up to 10 employees)/Non-profit/standard” rate, regardless of commercial business size, provided that the mural is visible to the public. The proposed Resolution also corrects an inadvertent naming error for two of the mural design review fees to properly reflect Medium Commercial Business and Large Commercial Business. 5d 2
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RECOMMENDATION
That City Council adopt a Resolution amending: 1.) “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (up to 10 employees)/Non-profit/standard”, “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (11-50 employees)”, and “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (>50 employees)” in the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to include the provision that the first 100 applications for mural permits will be charged the “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (up to 10 employees)/Non-profit/standard” rate, regardless of commercial business size, provided that the mural is visible to the public; 2.) “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (11-50 employees)” to “Mural Design Review Fee – Medium Commercial Business (11-50 employees)”; and 3.) “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (>50 employees)” to “Mural Design Review Fee – Large Commercial Business (>50 employees)”.
ANALYSIS
On September 22, 2026, Council adopted an ordinance proposing a new chapter to Title 30, Chapter 30.38 to the Glendale Zoning Code (Title 30), entitled “Murals”, repealing section 30.33.230, and amending sections 2.12.030, 30.33.020, 30.40.010, 30.40.020,
30.41.050, 30.47.020, 30.47.030, 30.47.040, 30.47.050, 30.47.070, 30.47.075, 30.47.090 and 30.61.010 of the Glendale Municipal Code (GMC), 1995 (Case NO. PZC-0018-2026).
The proposed Zoning Code amendments update the existing mural design review standards and establish a clear set of procedures for mural installation, maintenance and de-installation.
During the meeting, Council requested staff to prepare a Resolution amending the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to provide that the first 100 applications for mural permits would be charged the “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (up to 10 employees)/Non-profit/standard” rate, regardless of commercial business size, provided that the mural is visible to the public. Additionally, the Resolution proposes amendments to correct an inadvertent naming error for two of the mural design review fees to properly reflect Medium Commercial Business and Large Commercial Business.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not Applicable
FISCAL IMPACT
The Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule will be amended to include a provision that the first 100 mural applications received by Library, Arts & Culture be charged the “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (up to 10 employees)/Nonprofit/standard”, regardless of commercial business size, provided that the mural is visible to the public, effective on the 30th day following adoption of the Resolution, which will result in a reduction in revenue, depending on the number of applications that will have reduced fees.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item is considered a ministerial activity and therefore, not subject to CEQA review.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not adopt the proposed Resolution, in which case the existing fees will remain in effect.
Alternative 2: Propose revisions to the Resolution, which would require the return of the amended Resolution to City Council at a later date.
Alternative 3: City Council may consider any other alternatives not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada, Director of Library, Arts & Culture Prepared by:
Jennifer Fukutomi-Jones, Assistant Director of Library, Arts & Culture Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT 1: City Council Staff Report dated September 22, 2026 (available online at https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=42061) EXHIBIT 2: Proposed Changes to the Mural Design Review Fees in the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027