Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — PLANNING AND ZONING›Chapter 10 — SIGNS ON TOWN PROPERTY
San Anselmo Municipal Code Art. 6 Street Banner and Hub Sign
San Anselmo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Anselmo
Cite as: San Anselmo Municipal Code Article 6 · Text as of 2026-10-04
10-10.601 - Intent as to forum.¶
In adopting this article, the Town Council does not intend to open or designate a forum for expression on controversial topics of public debate, but instead intends to allow the parties specified in Section 10-10.602 to display street banners and Hub signs to announce special events which are local in nature and which do not involve the use of Town Property for the public debate of controversial topics.
(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)
10-10.602 - Parties.¶
The use of the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Street Banner, The Tunstead Avenue Street Banner, and the Hub Sign is limited to: Town sponsored events, Ross Valley accredited or licensed schools (pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, both public and private schools); Ross Valley youth organized sporting and cultural events, organizations located in Ross Valley that have received tax exempt status pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(6), and Merchants Associations located in incorporated San Anselmo and established as of the adoption date of this chapter. However, the Town reserves the right to refuse to issue a permit on the grounds that the street banner or Hub sign pertains to public debate of a controversial topic. In the event of such denial, the applicant may appeal to the Planning Commission, in accordance with the appeal procedure set forth in Title 10, Chapter 9, Article 4 of the Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)
10-10.603 - Special events; copy rules.¶
This article authorizes the parties identified in Section 10-10.602 to display street banners and Hub signs only for special events; the copy on the street banner or Hub sign may include only the title of the event (including the sponsoring organization(s)), time, and location of the event.
(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)
10-10.604 - Permit required.¶
A street banner and Hub sign application form shall be available at the Recreation Department Office and Town Hall and such form shall address required submittals, fees, and signatures. The Recreation Director shall approve or deny permits under this section.
(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)
10-10.605 - Safety rules.¶
Such street banners and Hub signs shall be subject to safety rules regarding construction methods and materials, and mounting methods, to be promulgated by the Town.
(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)
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