Irvine Municipal Code Div. 5 City Seal and City Logo

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 11-04, § 1, adopted June 14, 2011, amended division 5 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former division 5, §§ 1-5-101—1-5-103, pertained to city seal, and derived from §§ I.G-101—I.G.-103 of the 1976 Code; Ord. No. 82-12, § 1, 10-12-82.

The official seal of the City shall be in the form of a die approximately two inches in diameter, the face of which is as set forth below:

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(Ord. No. 11-04, § 1, 6-14-11)

The general design and details of the official emblem of the City, excluding colors, shall be in the form as set forth in Section 1-5-101.

(Ord. No. 11-04, § 1, 6-14-11)

A. The City seal and the City logo are the property of the City of Irvine. Both share the same image but are used for different purposes. The seal is used for purposes of certifying official records and instruments of the City of Irvine. The logo is a graphic symbol used to identify City programs, initiatives, partnerships and sponsorships.

B. The City Clerk shall be the official custodian of the official seal for the City.

C. The City Manager or his/her designee is the official custodian of the official logo of the City.

D. The City Clerk or his/her designee is authorized to use the City seal on any ordinance, resolution, proclamation, commendation, certificate or other instrument approved by the City Council or executed by the Mayor or other City officers or officials; and to authenticate official documents in the conduct of official City business.

E. It shall be unlawful for any person to make or use the City seal, the City logo, or any cut, facsimile or reproduction thereof, or make or use any design, symbol, emblem, insignia or similar device that is an imitation of the City seal or the City logo, or that may be mistaken therefor, that is designed, intended or likely to confuse, deceive or mislead the public, for private or commercial purposes, or for any purpose other than for the official business of the City, its Council, officers or departments, without the express consent of the City Clerk or City Manager or their designees under the authority granted by the City Council.

F. The City Manager is authorized to develop, implement and administer appropriate policies and guidelines for use of the City logo, including, without limitation, use in multi-communication mediums by authorized outside entities. Any person granted consent to use the City logo shall fully comply with such policies and guidelines.

G. The word "person," as used in this division, shall include a person, firm, association or corporation, and whether acting as principal agent, employee or otherwise.

(Ord. No. 11-04, § 1, 6-14-11)