Chapter 1.08 — CITY SEAL AND SLOGAN
American Canyon Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · American Canyon
1.08.010 Adoption.¶
1.08.020. This logo design was presented to the city on July 4, 1992.¶
Ord. 92-14 § 1.05.010, 1992
Previously codified as 1.04.010
1.08.020 Design.¶
The logo adopted in Section 1.08.010 shall be circular in form. Around its circumference
shall appear the words "American Canyon." The circle is horizontally bisected with a ribbon banner showing the words "City Of." The upper portion of the central field of the circle will display an American flag positioned horizontally with the field of stars to the right rear. The flag will be flowing to symbolize the rolling hills of American Canyon. Above and adjacent to the field of stars will be two clusters of grapes with grape leaves to symbolize the city's association to the Napa Valley. The lower portion of the central field will show the words "Incorporated 1992."
Ord. 92-14 § 1.05.020, 1992
Previously codified as 1.04.020
1.08.030 Official slogan.¶
The official slogan of the city shall be "Gateway to the Napa Valley," reflecting both
the city's geographic location and the fact that it is in fact the main entrance to the Napa Valley from the San Francisco Bay area and beyond.
Ord. 97-10 § 2, 1997
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