Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Ch. 1.06 Custody and Use of the City Seal, Logo and City Insignia

Contents:

1.06.010 City seal.

1.06.020 City logo.

1.06.025 City insignia.

1.06.030 Use of city seal.

1.06.040 Use of city logo.

1.06.050 Manufacture and sale of souvenirs and decorative items.

1.06.060 Use of city seal, logo and insignia for political campaign prohibited.

1.06.070 Custodian of city seal, logo, and insignia.

1.06.080 Penalty.

(Ord. # 23-1460 §2, adopted 03/28/2023, effective 04/27/2023)

The official seal of the city of Hermosa Beach shall be in the form of a circle approximately one and one-half (1-1/2) inches in diameter, the face of which is substantially as set forth below:

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(Ord. 20-1411 §1 (part), 2020)

The official logo of the city of Hermosa Beach shall be in the form of a circle approximately one and one-half (1-1/2) inches in diameter, the face of which is substantially as set forth below:

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(Ord. 20-1411 §1 (part), 2020)

1. “City Insignia” means in addition to the City Seal and City Logo as designated by the City Council, any other logos or emblems depicting or including the City of Hermosa Beach, as approved by the City Manager.
2. It shall be unlawful for any person to make, reproduce, manufacture, display, or use City Insignia, or any design so closely resembling the same as to be apt to deceive or be reasonably mistaken for in any way City Insignia for any purpose other than for official city business, a city-sponsored event or program, or a city-endorsed event or program, without approval of the city council.

(Ord. # 23-1460 §3, adopted 03/28/2023, effective 04/27/2023)

Effective on: 4/27/2023

1. The city seal is the property of the city of Hermosa Beach. The impression of the city seal shall be made and used upon official documents executed by the city or its duly authorized officials and upon official legislative body materials.
2. It shall be unlawful for any person to make, reproduce, manufacture, display, or use the city seal, or its design or any design so closely resembling the same as to be apt to deceive or be reasonably mistaken for in any way the city seal, for any purpose other than for the official business of the city. (Ord. 20-1411 §1 (part), 2020)

1. The city logo is the property of the city of Hermosa Beach. The city logo is, and has been, established and designated to identify official city events and programs.
2. It shall be unlawful for any person to make, reproduce, manufacture, display, or use the city logo, or its design or any design so closely resembling the same as to be apt to deceive or be reasonably mistaken for in any way the city logo, for any purpose other than for official city business, a city-sponsored event or program, or a city-endorsed event or program, without approval of the city council. (Ord. 20-1411 §1 (part), 2020)

Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a person from manufacturing or selling non-documentary objects, such as souvenirs or decorative items, bearing the city logo or city insignia as part of the design; provided, that such person undertakes such activity pursuant to agreement with the city, approved by the city council, containing such requirements and limitations as the city council shall deem appropriate to assure that such use of the city logo and city insignia is in good taste and in the best interests of the city of Hermosa Beach. (Ord. 20-1411 §1 (part), 2020)

(Ord. # 23-1460 §4, adopted 03/28/2023, effective 04/27/2023)

Effective on: 4/27/2023

No person or campaign committee shall use the city seal, logo, insignia or its design or any design so closely resembling the same as to be apt to deceive or be reasonably mistaken for in any way the city seal, logo, or city insignia for purposes of supporting or opposing the nomination or election of any person to any city or other public office, or for purposes of supporting or opposing any ballot measure, nor include such city seal, logo, or insignia on any writing distributed for purposes of influencing the action of the electorate, or any part thereof, in any election. This section shall not be applicable to writings issued by the city of Hermosa Beach or the city council as a whole pursuant to law. (Ord. 20-1411 §1 (part), 2020)

(Ord. # 23-1460 §5, adopted 03/28/2023, effective 04/27/2023)

Effective on: 4/27/2023

The city clerk of the city of Hermosa Beach shall be the official custodian of the City seal, logo, and other City insignia. (Ord. 20-1411 §1 (part), 2020)

(Ord. # 23-1460 §6, adopted 03/28/2023, effective 04/27/2023)

Effective on: 4/27/2023

Any person or persons violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment in accordance with Chapter 1.04. Each and every day during any portion of which the provisions of this chapter are violated shall constitute a separate offense and may be punished accordingly. (Ord. 20-1411 §1 (part), 2020)

(Ord. # 23-1460 §7, adopted 03/28/2023, effective 04/27/2023)

Effective on: 4/27/2023