Semi-permanent definition

Semi-permanent means public art intended to last for a relatively short period of time, when compared to permanent artworks. A semi- permanent artwork may have a life span of five years or less. Semi- permanent artworks are generally accessioned into The City of Calgary Public Art Collection, unless other direction is received from the artist and/or the Public Art Program Curatorial Panel.
Semi-permanent type means that two of the three kinds of main structural members are made of permanent materials∗.
Semi-permanent means the period of time that support structures used to secure containers with live shellfish on a lease, including fixed poles and cables, may remain on a lease.