Anaheim, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Administrative Permit Application For Public Murals

Property owners and their authorized representatives use this application to request an Anaheim permit for a mural visible from a public right-of-way.

What this form is

This application requests an administrative permit for a public mural on private property when the mural is visible from public property or a public right-of-way. The city reviews proposals for conformance with the Anaheim Public Art Guidelines. The application asks for project location, artist, applicant, and property owner information, signatures, and details about mural placement; required exhibits and supporting forms must also be submitted.

Who needs it

A private property owner commissioning a mural visible from a public right-of-way, or the owner's authorized representative, needs to submit the application.

How to submit it

Submit application materials electronically through the online portal, following the steps for “For Permitting – Planning and Zoning Review,” or in person by appointment at the Planning Services Division Counter at City Hall. Digital forms and exhibits are required for in-person submission, and payment is required before processing.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner or representative certifies the application under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the public mural administrative permit application and review its required forms and exhibits.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project, artist, applicant, and property owner information, then complete the applicable signature and date lines.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the listed supporting forms, design exhibit, existing conditions exhibit, and application fee.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit electronically through the online portal or in person by appointment at the Planning Services Division Counter at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the public mural permit application?
No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block. The property owner or representative certifies the application under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the public mural permit application?
Submit the materials electronically through the online portal under “For Permitting – Planning and Zoning Review,” or in person by appointment at the Planning Services Division Counter at City Hall.
What materials are required with the application?
The document lists a private property acknowledgement form, CAPA and VARA waiver form, mural proposal form, design exhibit, existing conditions exhibit, and application fee.
Who reviews public mural permit applications?
The Interdepartmental Public Art Coordination Committee reviews mural permit applications. The Public Art Coordinator checks submitted materials for completeness before scheduling a review.

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