Earlier editions: 2026-09
Clayton Municipal Code Ch. 1.28 Use of City Seal and City Logo
Clayton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Clayton
Cite as: Clayton Municipal Code Chapter 1.28 · Text as of 2026-10-04
1.28.010 - Definitions.¶
"Private purpose" as that phrase is used in this chapter, means and includes, but is not limited to: (1) the promotion, support or endorsement of or opposition to any candidate for a public office or the support or endorsement of or opposition to any ballot measure, initiative, referendum, or any other matter voted upon at a public election; (2) the promotion, support or endorsement of a person, issue or cause; or (3) the promotion, support or endorsement of any religious, charitable or otherwise not for profit organization, entity or cause.
"Commercial purpose" as that phase is used in this chapter, means and includes, but is not limited to, the promotion, support or endorsement of any group, entity, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm or association which is for profit and/or connected in any way with trade, commerce, or business.
"Indicia" as used in this chapter, means and includes, but is not limited to, logotypes or identifying symbols which are associated with, or otherwise used to indicate the City of Clayton or any city department.
"Logo" as used in this chapter, means and includes, but is not limited to, logotypes or identifying symbols which are associated with, or otherwise used to indicate the City of Clayton or any city department.
(Ord. 460, 2015)
1.28.020 - City Seal Designated.¶
The seal of the City of Clayton is the same as heretofore used and shall contain the name of the city and shall appear substantially as follows:
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(Ord. 460, 2015)
1.28.030 - Custodian of City Seal.¶
The city clerk is the custodian of the seal of the city, as authorized by the Government Code.
(Ord. 460, 2015)
1.28.040 - City Logo Designated.¶
The City logo is the same as heretofore used and shall appear substantially as follows:
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(Ord. 460, 2015)
1.28.050 - Unlawful Use of City Seal or City Logo.¶
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly or willfully use, or to cause the use of, a copy or replica of the seal of the city, a copy or replica of any city logo, or any other official indicia of the city, any city department, or office of the city, for any private or commercial purpose without the prior written consent of the City Manager.
(Ord. 460, 2015)
1.28.060 - Enforcement.¶
A violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor punishable in accordance with Section 1.20.010 or as otherwise provided for in this Code.
(Ord. 460, 2015)
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