San Anselmo Municipal Code Art. 3 Definitions

All definitions from the Title 10, Chapter 9, Article 3 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code are incorporated, unless they are limited or modified by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)

The following definitions apply to this chapter.

"Hand-held sign" shall mean a sign that is held by a natural person, not including insignia on apparel or aspects of personal appearance.

"Hub sign" shall mean a sign located on a structure at the Creek Park entrance at The Hub.

"Merchants Association" shall mean an organization representing retailers and related businesses to promote local businesses.

"Personally attended" shall mean a live person is physically present within five (5) feet of the sign at all times. This definition includes hand-held signs.

"Ross Valley" shall mean incorporated and Unincorporated San Anselmo, Fairfax, and Ross.

"Street banner" shall mean a sign made of material similar to heavy canvas or reinforced plastic, and attached to poles which are located across Sir Francis Drake Boulevard near 1000 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and across Tunstead Avenue near 3 Tunstead Avenue, to which banner signs have traditionally been attached.

"Temporary sign" shall mean a structure or device used for the public display of visual messages or images, which is easily installed with common hand tools, or without tools, and which is not intended for or suitable for long term or permanent display, due to the lightweight or flimsy construction materials.

"Town Property" shall mean land or other property in which the Town of San Anselmo holds a present right of possession and control, plus all public rights-of-way, regardless of ownership.

"Traditional public forum" shall mean the surfaces of Town-owned streets, Town-owned parks, sidewalks which are connected to the Town's main pedestrian circulation system, and the pedestrian area immediately surrounding Town Hall (not including the interior thereof). In consultation with the Town Attorney, the Director shall interpret this phrase for compliance with court decisions.

(Ord. No. 1125, § 3, 9-11-2018)