4912.6. - EXCEPTION. TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS/PERMITS. PUBLIC PROPERTY.

(a)

For purposes of this Section, reference to the word sign also means banner. The prohibition set forth in Section 4912.1 is subject to an exception for special events that satisfies the general criteria set forth in this

Section and for which special event permits are issued pursuant to the requirements set forth below. Nothing in this Section creates a vested right to any applicant or sets a precedent for special event permits. In view of the inclusive prohibition and underlying rationale set forth in Section 4912 et seq. of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the granting or denial of a special event permit is totally within the discretion of the City and is not subject to judicial review.

(b)

The exception provided in this Section is in addition to the following three exemptions to Section 41912.1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code:

(1)

The allowance of holiday signs pursuant to contract;

(2)

The allowance of signs on the Huntington Drive Pedestrian Bridge pursuant to special permit and contract;

(3)

The over-the-street signs that are currently allowed pursuant to business license regulations as adopted by the City Council.

(Added by Ord. 2004 adopted 3-1-94)

(a)

General Criteria. The City may exercise its discretion to consider allowance, on a conditional and limited basis, of signs and banners that involve or commemorate a singular event of a nature that merits special consideration because of its unique character, public interest or other similar factors. Commercial considerations alone will not suffice to meet this criteria.

(b)

Application Requirements/Special Use Permit.

(1)

Applicant shall pay permit and inspection fees to the City in accordance with the amount set forth by resolution of the City Council for miscellaneous work and encroachments (per Arcadia Municipal Code Section 7300.7 et seq.) and shall submit specific information proposing the size, location, materials, color and number of the proposed signs. This information shall include samples as requested by the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director.

(2)

Applicant must provide insurance and hold harmless protection to the City in a form and content that is approved by the City Attorney as a condition precedent to granting any permit.

(3)

Applicant must submit an installation and removal plan that details the installation and removal of the signs to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director.

(4)

Applicant shall provide any other information as deemed necessary by the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director consistent with the need to review the request of the applicant.

(c)

Approval. Upon receipt of a completed application, the City Manager or his designee may grant, deny or conditionally grant a special permit for exemption from the code prohibition regarding signs on public property.

(Added by Ord. 2004 adopted 3-1-94; amended by Ord. 2087 adopted 5-5-98)