Simi Valley Municipal Code Ch. 8 Official Seal

The seal of the City shall be in the form of a die one and one-half (1 ½″) inches in diameter. The form of the die shall be two (2) circles, one inside the other. Within the smaller circle there shall be imprinted the following words: "Incorporated October 10, 1969". Within the larger circle and outside the limits of the inner circle there shall be imprinted the following words: "City of Simi Valley, California".

(§ 1, Res. 69-2)

The graphical City seal was adopted by the City Council on January 26, 1970. The graphical City seal is depicted below and is comprised of two (2) concentric circles. At the top of the inner circle states City of Simi Valley California, and flanked on the left side with the words "INCORPORATED ON" and on the right side "OCTOBER 10, 1969." At the bottom of the inner circle is a wreath with oranges and walnuts, which represents the oldest industry in Simi Valley. In the center of the inner circle is a shield separated into three (3) sections. The top left corner depicts a bell, which is representative of the finest education, the top right depicts one of the oldest homes in Simi, which represents home, and at the bottom of the shield is a rocket, which is to depict science, work, and livelihood. As a background behind the shield, there are buildings in a decorative design that represent future Cityhood. Mt. McCoy is in the background, and the freeway represents progress and the beautiful entrance into Simi Valley. An official digital copy of the graphical City seal is on file with the City Clerk's Office.

(§ 1, Ord. No. 1245, eff. October 1, 2015)

The City logo consists of the words "City of Simi Valley" under a depiction of two hills, which create a valley with the City seal floating above as is depicted below. An official digital copy of the City logo is on file with the City Clerk.

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(§ 1, Ord. No. 1245, eff. October 1, 2015)

The City flag depicts a sunrise above the two (2) hill-valley design contained in the City logo, with blue stripes at the top and bottom of the flag and the words "The City of Simi Valley California" overlaid. An official digital copy of the City flag is on file with the City Clerk.

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(§ 1, Ord. No. 1245, eff. October 1, 2015)

(a) The City Clerk has charge of the City seal, graphical City seal, City logo, and City flag and will affix the City seal to all certificates and documents as may be required by law, by this Code, or by ordinance of the City.

(b) All other uses of the City seal, graphical City seal, City logo, and City flag are restricted to official City business and such other appropriate uses that further the operations of the City as may be authorized in writing by the City Clerk, or as otherwise specifically permitted in this Code.

(c) No person may make or use the City seal, graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag, or any cut, facsimile, or reproduction thereof of any of them, or to make or use any seal, logo, flag, or any design which is an imitation, in the design of, or which may be mistaken for the City seal, graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag or the design of the City seal, graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag without the written authorization of the City Manager or the City Manager's designee.

(d) City officers, City employees, members of the City Council, and members of City boards and commissions may use stationery, printed materials and other articles with the graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag, or facsimile of the graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag, while acting within the scope of their office or employment.

(e) No person, including any elected officer of the City, may use the City seal, graphical City seal, City logo, City flag, or facsimile of the City seal, graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag, in any correspondence or other printed materials distributed in favor of or against any ballot measure or in favor of or against any candidate for public office.

(f) The graphical City seal, City logo, and City flag may be at times requested to be used by outside entities or agencies for events co-hosted or supported by the City, for a limited time, using a form approved by the City Council. All such requests must be submitted to the City Manager or the City Manager's designee, who has the sole discretion to approve or deny such requests, and to promulgate the manner, timing, and format of such requests. When considering such requests, the City Manager or designee will consider the ultimate benefit to the City of such use, the effects of association by the City with the event or occurrence, the City's traditional sponsorship activities, and other criteria which shall be fairly and neutrally applied to all requestors. The decision of the City Manager or designee regarding use of the graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag may be appealed to the City Council by submitting a written protest to the City Clerk's Office within fourteen (14) days of the City Manager or designees' decision.

(g) It shall be unlawful for any person to make or use the City seal, graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag of the City of Simi Valley deceptively, fraudulently, or without express written permission from the City of Simi Valley. Unauthorized use of the City seal, graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag is declared a public nuisance and the City can abate or enjoin such use pursuant to this Code.

(h) Pins, insignia and other articles. From time to time, the Mayor or an individual City Council Member may wish to incorporate the graphical City seal, City logo, or City flag into a pin, insignia, or other article for use in ceremonial occasions or for other civic purposes but not for sale or commercial purposes. Each such proposed design must be submitted to the City Manager for approval, and the production of such items after approval shall be at the sole expense of the creator of the design. The decision of the City Manager may be appealed within fourteen (14) days by a City Council Member. Ownership of the design shall be retained by the City.

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(§ 1, Ord. No. 1245, eff. October 1, 2015)