Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 12 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Bell Municipal Code Ch. 12.12 Street Banners
Bell Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Bell
Cite as: Bell Municipal Code Chapter 12.12 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 12.12.010. Street banner defined.¶
The phrase "street banner" as used in this chapter, means a sign or banner made of cloth, canvas or similar material, or other similar device, designed for use to call attention to a person or an event, in or over a public street, public right-of-way or other public place.
(Ord. 1077; Ord. 1078)
§ 12.12.020. Prohibited.¶
No person shall erect, maintain, place, suspend, attach or locate a street banner, for any purpose whatsoever, in, along, over, above or across any public street, public alley or other public place or any portion thereof.
(Ord. 1077; Ord. 1078)
§ 12.12.030. Exempt banners.¶
Section 12.12.020 does not apply to any banner erected, maintained, placed, suspended, attached, located or installed: (A) by the city; (B) at the city's direction; or (C) by any party under the express authority of the city pursuant to a policy, if any, adopted by city council.
(Ord. 1198 § 2, 2013)
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