The City's banner program is a limited forum intended to be
used consistent with the purposes and requirements identified in this
chapter.
(Ord. 2012-14)
Banners in the public rights-of-way shall be authorized by a
City permit issued pursuant to this chapter and subject to the "non-content
based" standards established by the City and approved by the City
Manager or designee which are on file with the City Clerk and available
for public inspection. Authorization shall be known as the City's
"Banner Program."
(Ord. 2012-14; Ord. 2017-07)
Banners shall be for the exclusive purpose of promoting or depicting
the following:
A.
Authorized
local civic events such as art festivals, athletic events, car shows
and similar special events;
B.
Promotional
or celebratory depiction of or related to the City such as points
of interest, attractions, and milestones; and
C.
Promotions
or depictions suitable for viewing by all ages.
(Ord. 2012-14)
Banners shall not promote nor depict the likeness of any political
figure presently alive. The phrase "political figure" for purposes
of this section shall mean any former elected public official, present
elected public official and current candidate for any elected public
office, in the County of San Diego. The phrase "candidate" for purposes
of this section shall mean any person who has publically expressed
or demonstrated an intention to run for any public office and/or filed
the appropriate papers to do so with any government agency in the
County of San Diego.
(Ord. 2012-14)
Banners shall not exceed 45 square feet in area and shall be
located only on City-approved structures. Banners shall be installed
pursuant to City specifications. Banners may be displayed no more
than 14 days prior to the start of the event and shall be removed
within three days of the end of the event. Banners not related to
a specific actual event shall not be displayed more than 90 days.
(Ord. 2012-14)
Fees to recover City costs in reviewing applications for placing
banners in the public rights-of-way shall be established by City Council.
(Ord. 2012-14)
The City Council reserves the right to terminate the City's
Banner Program at any time; provided, however, that any banner erected
prior to termination may remain in place for the duration of its authorization
to do so.
(Ord. 2012-14; Ord. 2017-07)
