San Bernardino Municipal Code Ch. 12.72 Clocks

It is unlawful for anyone to install, erect, maintain or operate a clock or device which tells or indicates the time upon or overhanging the public streets of the city without first obtaining a permit from the City Council.

(Ord. 1739, passed 4-12-1945)

Any person so desiring to procure a permit to erect, install, maintain or operate a clock or device to tell or indicate the time shall make written application to the Mayor and City Council stating therein the name or make of the clock or device; the plan or manner in which the clock or device is to be erected, installed, maintained or operated; the amount of advertising matter to be displayed thereon or in connection therewith; and such other information as the Council may, from time to time, desire.

(Ord. 1739, passed 4-12-1945)

The permit so issued may be terminated, at any time, by the Mayor and City Council upon the following grounds:

(A) The clock or device has not been installed, erected, maintained or operated in accordance with the permit granted;

(B) The clock or device is or has been maintained for a period of 30 days in such condition that it does not show, indicate or tell the correct time; and

(C) It is necessary or advantageous that public or private improvements be made upon the streets which necessitate or render it advantageous that the clock or device be removed.

(Ord. 1739, passed 4-12-1945)

It is unlawful for anyone to permit, maintain, operate or own a clock or device which does not tell, indicate or show the correct time and which has been erected or installed upon the public streets of the city or which overhangs the public streets; provided that the face of any clock or device may be covered during the period necessary for repairs but not to exceed a period of 30 days without permission of the Mayor and City Council.

(Ord. 1739, passed 4-12-1945)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, which, upon conviction thereof, is punishable in accordance with the provisions of § 1.12.010.

(Ord. 1739, passed 4-12-1945; Ord. MC-460, passed 5-15-1985)