A. 
Prior to the adoption of this chapter, there was no mechanism by which the city could prevent confusion on the part of the public if the city's seal or logos are used without authorization so that members of the general public would reasonably believe that a document bearing the seal or logos was generated by the city or that the person or entity responsible for creation of the document is employed by or affiliated with the city.
B. 
In the absence of the adoption of this chapter, the public could become confused, deceived or misled by such documents, which is detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and the effective operation of the city.
(Code 1980, § 2.56.010; Ord. No. 610, § 1, 1999)
No person who is not an officer, employee or agent of the city shall place any limitation or replication of the city seal or logos on any document so as to cause another person to reasonably believe that the document bearing the seal or logos was generated by the city or that the person or entity responsible for creating the document is employed by or affiliated with the city. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the penalties specified in chapter 1.12.
(Code 1980, §2.56.020; Ord. No. 610, § 1, 1999)
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings set forth below:
"Document"
means any handwritten, typewritten, printed, photostatted, photocopied, electronic, or computer generated form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, symbols, or any combinations thereof.
"Logo"
means any identifying symbol of the city or the city's departments that are displayed on official city approved documents and stationery.
"Person"
means any natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation or limited liability company.
"Seal"
means the seal of the city that is displayed on official city approved proclamations, resolutions, the city website and other documents.
(Code 1980, § 2.56.030; Ord. No. 610, § 1, 1999; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)