How many years does a LOCAL business/shop needs to be "permanent"?

[cyndiepooh]

@Miguering

But a legal loophole that comes to mind: In Wayfarer, drawings and art in general are well valued. If the storefront has this picture painted, would it qualify as a POI under the ‘painting’ category?

@NianticTintino

Business Signage
Unique artistic merit can make a sign eligible. This could include being one of a kind and created by a local artist, or being distinctive and noteworthy in the local community. Is this a sign of something worthy of exploration? Submitters should ensure that they provide context as to why the sign meets the acceptance criteria.

The logo above is famous: The Golden Arches. However, because it is so well-known and widespread throughout the globe, it is considered generic or mass-produced.

The mural above also functions as a logo or sign for a business that can be considered eligible because it is a unique work of art.

Even though this hammer above is technically an address sign, it is unique and notable to the business it’s meant to represent and could be considered eligible.

I don’t like the term “legal loophole” but yes, Niantic has clarified that business art can be considered.

@Miguering

a POI under the ‘painting’ category

If you mean the categories you have to select, those are just for data purposes, and do not represent eligibility. The criteria art is eligible under is “exploration”.