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Chapter 1.30 — CITY SEAL AND LOGO

Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palos Verdes Estates

§ 1.30.010. Adoption.

The city council, by resolution, shall adopt a city seal. The city council, by resolution, may adopt a city logo.

(Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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§ 1.30.020. Use of seal.

The city seal is the property of the city. The impression of the seal shall be made and used only upon official documents executed by duly authorized officials of the city. No person shall make, reproduce, manufacture, display or use the seal, or its design or any design so closely resembling the seal as to be apt to deceive or be reasonably mistaken for the city seal, in any way without written consent of the council or for any purpose other than for the official business of the city. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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§ 1.30.025. Use of logo.

The city logo is the property of the city. The city logo is, and has been, established and designated to identify official city facilities, events and publications. No person shall 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 publication, or a city-endorsed event or publication and without the express written consent of the city manager.

(Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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§ 1.30.030. Use of police badge and patch.

The city police badge and patch are the property of the city. The city police badge and patch are established and designated to identify official city police officers, employees, and activities. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to make, reproduce, manufacture, display or use the city police badge or patch, 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 police badge or patch, without the express written consent of the police chief.

(Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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§ 1.30.040. Custodian.

The city clerk shall be the custodian of the city seal. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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