San Anselmo Municipal Code Art. 1 Authority, Purposes and Intent

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the Town's general powers, property rights, Government Code Sections 65850(b), 38774, 38775, Business and Professions Code Sections 5200 et seq., and Penal Code Section 556 et seq.;

(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)

In adopting this chapter, the Town Council acts in its proprietary capacity as to Town Property, as defined herein.

(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)

This chapter states the policies, rules and regulations regarding private party placement of signs on property owned or controlled by the Town, and on all public rights-of-way. However, signs used in conjunction with parades, protests, festivals, street closures, demonstrations, street fairs, and other outdoor assemblies are not within the scope of this chapter; instead, they are regulated by San Anselmo Municipal Code Title 3, Article 5. Signs used in parades and other events involving street closures are stated in San Anselmo Municipal Code Title 3, Article 5. Also, laws, rules and policies regarding signs on vehicles parked on public streets are not within the scope of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)

The purpose and intent of this chapter includes, but is not limited to the following:

(a) To preserve and enhance the aesthetic appearance and natural beauty of the Town;

(b) To serve the public interest in safety, both pedestrian and traffic;

(c) To safeguard and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through appropriate prohibitions, regulations, and controls on the design, location, and maintenance of signs on Town Property;

(d) To enhance the visual attractiveness of the Town, for residents and visitors.

(e) To accommodate the need for orderly expression in traditional public forum areas, such as streets, parks and sidewalks;

(f) To advance the goals, strategies and policies of the General Plan; and

(g) To allow for the placement of banners on certain areas of Town Property, subject to the rules and policies stated herein.

(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)