Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to the efficient conservation and development of the Seoul Special Metropolitan City by prescribing matters necessary for the comprehensive and systematic improvement and management of the urban landscape of the City.

Article 2 (Definitions) The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>
1. "Urban design" means planning and projects for urban design for the conservation and improvement of urban landscape of the Seoul Special Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), such as urban buildings and spaces, the shapes, contours, colors, lighting of urban facilities, and the harmony of urban facilities with their surroundings;
2. "Landscaping project" means a project to rearrange and improve street environments according to the landscaping plan under the Landscape Act, a project related to regional forestation, a project to form and rearrange night views, a project to properly utilize regional history and cultural features, or any other project implemented in accordance with residents' proposals or a landscaping agreement;
3. "Design Seoul Guidelines" means the basic direction-setting, principles, and detailed standards for urban design of Seoul.

Article 3 (Urban Design Master Plans) (1) The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement an urban design master plan for the Seoul Special Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "urban design master plan") on a five-yearly basis in order to comprehensively and systematically improve and manage urban design. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>
(2) Urban design master plans under paragraph (1) shall include the following matters: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>
1. The basic objectives of urban design of and direction-setting for promotion of the objectives;
2. The establishment and management of urban design for each region, each area, and each street;
3. The improvement of systems for urban design and main policies thereon;
4. Other matters necessary for the enhancement and improvement of the level of urban design.
(3) When the Mayor intends to formulate or revise the urban design master plan, he/she shall bring the plan or revision to the Seoul Citizen Design Committee under Article 7 for deliberation. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009; Ordinance No. 5219, Sep. 29, 2011>
(4) When the Mayor formulates or revises the urban design master plan pursuant to paragraph (1) or (3), he/she shall make a public announcement thereof through the official bulletin of the Seoul Metropolitan City. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>

Article 4 (Establishment of Design Seoul Guidelines) (1) The Mayor shall establish the Design Seoul Guidelines for the comprehensive and systematic improvement and management of the urban landscape. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>
(2) The Mayor, the head of each Gu, and the head of each public agency shall comply with the Design Seoul Guidelines and the results of deliberation by the Seoul Citizen Design Committee in implementing a project for public facilities, etc. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5219, Jan. 5, 2012>

Article 5 (Certification of Outstanding Public Designs, etc.) (1) The Mayor may take necessary measures, such as the operation of a system for the certification of outstanding public designs, in order to facilitate the development and dissemination of public designs. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>
(2) The Mayor and the head of each Gu may recommend designs certified as outstanding public designs under paragraph (1) when examining designs. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>
(3) Procedures for the certification of outstanding public designs and the revocation of such certification under paragraphs (1) and (2) and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by rules. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>

Article 6 (Cooperation with Related Agencies) (1) The Mayor may request related agencies to formulate measures necessary for the promotion of urban design in order to ensure smooth implementation of urban design and may provide budgetary and administrative assistance for such purpose. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>
(2) The Mayor may cooperate with the related agencies under paragraph (1) in conducting activities for the production and distribution of materials necessary to enhance the level of urban design and education and advertisement thereon. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>

Article 7 (Establishment of Committee) (1) There is hereby established a Seoul Citizen Design Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") under the jurisdiction of the Mayor to deliberate on the following matters concerning the promotion of urban design: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009; Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>
1. Matters concerning the establishment of the concept, vision and strategies of the Design Seoul;
2. Matters concerning direction-setting for important policies of the Design Seoul and the development of projects therefor;
3. Matters concerning the strategies for communication on the Design Seoul; 4. Matters concerning the enactment and amendment of Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Urban Design;
5. Matters concerning the formulation and implementation of an urban design master plan of Seoul Metropolitan City;
6. Matters concerning the Design Seoul Guidelines;
7. Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor among matters necessary for the promotion of urban design.
(2) The head of each Gu may establish the Design Committee (hereinafter referred to as "Gu Committee") under his/her jurisdiction to deliberate on or consult about the following concerning the promotion of urban design: <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009; Ordinance No. 5001, Jul. 15, 2010; Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>
1. Matters concerning the design of facilities, etc. included in a project implemented by an autonomous Gu, the total project cost of which does not exceed 500 million won;
2. Matters concerning the enactment and amendment of autonomous Gu Ordinance on urban design;
3. Matters concerning the formulation and implementation of an urban design master plan of each Gu.
(3) The head of each Gu may determine detailed matters related to the operation of the Gu Committee by autonomous Gu Ordinance. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>

Article 8 (Composition of Committee) (1) The Committee shall be comprised of no more than 20 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009; Ordinance No. 5001, Jul. 15, 2010; Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>
(2) The Mayor shall appoint or commission the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Committee. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009; Ordinance No. 5001, Jul. 15, 2010; Ordinance No. 5137, Jul. 28, 2011; Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>
(3) Members of the Committee shall be appointed or commissioned by the Mayor from among related public officials, including the First Administrative Deputy Mayor, the Second Administrative Deputy Mayor, etc., and persons who have abundant knowledge and experience relating to architecture, urban planning, landscaping, plastic arts, colors, the environment, lighting, etc. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5001, Ordinance No. 5001, Jul. 15, 2010; Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>
(4) The terms of office of commissioned Committee members shall be two years, but may be renewable for only one further term: Provided, That a Committee member commissioned to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which his/her predecessor was commissioned shall serve for the remainder of such term. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5001, Apr. 22, 2009>

Article 8-2 (Abstention and Withdrawal of Committee Members) (1) The Committee shall have a Committee member in any of the following cases abstain from deliberation and advisory service on the case at issue:
1. If a Committee member has provided or is providing services or advisory service, or has carried out or is carrying out research, etc. in connection with the case brought to the Committee for deliberation or advice;
2. If a Committee member has direct interests in the case brought to the Committee for deliberation or advice.
(2) The Committee chairperson shall notify the relevant committee member of a matter under paragraph (1) before opening a meeting of the Committee and shall have the committee member abstain from deliberation on the case at issue if the relevant Committee member files an application for abstention.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4825, Jul. 30, 2009]

Article 8-3 (Dismissal of Committee Members) If a Committee member falls under any of the following cases, the Mayor may dismiss him/her from office even before the expiration of his/her term of office, and the term of office for a Committee member newly commissioned to fill a vacancy shall be the remainder of his/her predecessor's term:
1. If a Committee member has difficulty performing his/her duties due to an illness that requires long-term medical treatment or an overseas travel for at least six months;
2. If a Committee member desires to be voluntarily dismissed from office;
3. If a Committee member is held incompetent to perform his/her duties due to his/her inappropriate demeanor or on any other ground.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4825, Jul. 30, 2009]

Article 9 (Chairperson's Duties) (1) The chairperson of the Committee shall represent the Committee and shall preside over its affairs. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009; Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>
(2) When the chairperson of the Committee is unable to perform his/her duties due to unavoidable reasons, the vice chairperson of the Committee shall perform the duties of the chairperson on his/her behalf, and when both the chairperson and the vice chairperson are unable to perform his/her duties, a member of the Committee appointed by the Chairperson in advance shall perform the duties of the Chairperson on his/her behalf. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>
(3) The Committee shall have a secretary to carry out administrative affairs, and the manager of the Urban Design Department shall serve as the secretary. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009; Ordinance No. 5001, Jul. 15, 2010; Ordinance No. 5137, Jul. 28, 2011; Ordinance No. 5272, Mar. 15, 2012>

Article 10 (Meetings) (1) Whenever the chairperson of the Committee deems it necessary, he/she shall convene a meeting and shall preside over the meeting. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>
(2) The Committee shall pass a resolution at a meeting with attendance of a majority of all incumbent members and with the concurrence of a majority of those present. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009; Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>

Article 11 (Working Committees) (1) The chairperson of the Committee shall establish three working committees under the Committee to efficiently conduct affairs of the Committee.
(2) Each working committee shall be comprised of no more than 100 members, including related public officials, outside experts, etc.
(3) The chairperson and the vice chairperson of each working committee shall be elected from among its members.
(4) Each working committee shall deliberate on the following:
1. The first working committee:
(a) Facilities (excluding public buildings) subject to deliberation referred to in attached Table 1;
(b) Matters concerning designs of street environment development projects and landscaping projects;
(c) Matters concerning the certification of outstanding public designs;
(d) Matters prescribed by other Ordinances to be deliberated upon by the Committee;
(e) Other matters deemed by the Mayor as requiring deliberation by the working committees to promote urban design;
(f) Seoul excellent public design products and Seoul Metropolitan City standard design products shall be excluded from matters subject to deliberation referred to in items (a) through (e).
2. The second working committee: Public buildings under subparagraph 3 of attached Table 1;
3. The third working committee: Matters subject to deliberation by the Light Pollution Prevention Committee under Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Light Pollution Prevention and Urban Lighting Management.
(5) Each working committee shall provide advice and suggestions about the following:
1. Matters prescribed by other Ordinances to consult with the Committee;
2. Matters concerning the formulation and implementation of a master plan for urban design of each autonomous Gu;
3. Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor to promote urban design.
(6) Every meeting of each working committee shall be attended by at least seven members among the members of the Committee.
(7) Matters deliberated on and determined by each working committee shall be deemed deliberated on and determined by the Committee.
(8) Articles 9, 10, 12 through 14 shall apply mutatis mutandis to meetings and the operation of each working committee.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011]

Article 12 (Keeping Minutes of Meetings, etc.) The Committee shall prepare and keep minutes of meetings or written deliberations and resolutions and may assign stenographers to prepare minutes of meetings. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>

Article 13 (Requests for Cooperation) If necessary for performing duties, the Committee may require a related public officer, an appropriate expert, or an interest party to attend a meeting to hear his/her opinion or request a related agency, organization, etc. to submit necessary data.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009]

Article 14 (Allowances) Committee members, experts, etc. who attend a meeting of the Committee may be reimbursed for actual expenses, including allowances and travel expenses, within budgetary limits: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to public officials who attend a meeting in direct connection with their duties. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>

Article 15 (Detailed Rules for Operation) Except otherwise prescribed by this Ordinance, matters concerning the operation of the Committee and the working committees shall be determined by the Chairperson of the Committee following resolutions by the Committee. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009; Ordinance No. 5001, Jul. 15, 2010; Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>

ADDENDA
(1) (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
(2) (Repeal of other Ordinance)
The Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of the Urban Environment Design Committee is hereby repealed.
(3) Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 4582, Nov. 1, 2007>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 4628, May 29, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 4765, Apr. 22, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to Deliberation, etc. by Gu Committees)
The amended provisions of Article 7 (3) regarding the deliberation and advisory service of each Gu Committee shall begin to apply from the time this Ordinance is enacted and the Committee is formed pursuant to paragraph (4) of the aforesaid Article.
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 4825, Jul. 30, 2009>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 5001, Jul. 15, 2010>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 5137, Jul. 28, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 5164, Sep. 29, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on January 1, 2012.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures)
Any member of the Seoul Design Committee commissioned under the former Ordinance as at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be deemed commissioned as a member of the working committees of the Seoul Citizen Design Committee under this Ordinance.
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 5219, Jan. 5, 2012>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 5272, Mar. 15, 2012>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 5341, Jul. 30, 2012>
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.