Tustin Municipal Code Part 4 City Seal and Logo

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1521, adopted June 7, 2022, replaced Part 4 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Part 4 pertained to the same subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 1312, adopted June 5, 2006; and Ord. No. 1352, adopted April 15, 2008.

The City Seal is the property of the City of Tustin. The City Seal is the impression made by that certain instrument retained and used by the City Clerk for the purposes set forth in Section 1241. The general design and the details of the impression made by the City Seal, shall correspond substantially with the following representation thereof:

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(Ord. No. 1521, Sec. 1, 6-7-22)

The City Seal, or any facsimile thereof, shall not be affixed to any document or writing, except by the City Clerk or such assistants to the Clerk as may be authorized by the City Clerk, for the purpose of certifying official records and instruments of the City of Tustin. Such records include any ordinance, resolution, proclamation, commendation, certificate or other instrument approved by the City Council or executed by the Mayor or other City officers or officials, and other official documents in the conduct of official City business as may require authentication by the City Clerk.

(Ord. No. 1521, Sec. 1, 6-7-22)

No act of the City Council or document in evidence thereof shall be invalid by reason of the omission of the City Seal.

(Ord. No. 1521, Sec. 1, 6-7-22)

In the event of loss of the instrument used for affixing the Seal, the words "Seal, City of Tustin, California", written by the City Clerk in attestation of a document, shall constitute the city Seal.

A. The City Logo is the property of the City of Tustin. The City Logo is a graphic symbol used to identify City programs, initiatives, partnerships and sponsorships. The general design and the details of the City Logo shall correspond substantially with the following representation thereof:

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B. Past City Logo. Prior to adoption of Ordinance 1521, the prior City Logo corresponded substantially with the following representation. As used in this Part, "Past City Logo" refers to following representation:

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(Ord. No. 1521, Sec. 1, 6-7-22)

It shall be unlawful for any person to make or use the City Seal, the City Logo, or the Past City Logo, or any cut, facsimile or reproduction thereof, or make or use any design, symbol, emblem, insignia or similar device that is an imitation of the City Seal, the City Logo or the Past City Logo, or that may be mistaken therefor, that is designed, intended or likely to confuse, deceive or mislead the public, for private or commercial purposes, for purposes of campaigning for candidates or ballot measures, on any writing distributed for purposes of influencing the action of the electorate, or any part thereof, in any election, or for any purpose other than for the official business of the City, its Council members, officers or departments, without the express consent of the City Clerk or City Manager or their designees under the authority granted by the City Council.

The word "person," as used in this Part, shall include a person, firm, association or corporation, and whether acting as principal agent, employee or otherwise.

(Ord. No. 1521, Sec. 1, 6-7-22)

No person, other than an officer or employee of the City of Tustin, shall use the City Seal, the City Logo, or the Past City Logo, or any cut, facsimile or reproduction thereof, or make or use any design, symbol, emblem, insignia or similar device that is an imitation of the City Seal, the City Logo or the Past City Logo, or that may be mistaken therefor, that is designed, intended or likely to confuse, deceive or mislead the public, for any purpose except to the extent such officer or employee may be authorized to do so by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. No. 1521, Sec. 1, 6-7-22)

The City Manager is authorized to develop, implement and administer appropriate policies and guidelines for use of the City Logo consistent with this Part, including, without limitation, use in multi-communication mediums by authorized outside entities. Any person granted consent to use the City Logo shall fully comply with such policies and guidelines.

(Ord. No. 1521, Sec. 1, 6-7-22)

Nothing in this Part shall prevent a person from manufacturing or selling non- documentary objects, such as souvenirs or decorative items, bearing the City Logo or Past City Logo as part of the design, provided that such person undertakes such activity pursuant to agreement with the City, approved by the City Council or by such officer as the City Council may designate, containing such requirements and limitations as the City Council or such officer shall deem appropriate to assure that such use of the City Logo or Past City Logo is in good taste and in the best interests of the City of Tustin. The City Seal may only be used in accordance with Section 1241.

(Ord. No. 1521, Sec. 1, 6-7-22)

The City Clerk or the City Clerk's representative shall be the custodian of the City Seal, the City Logo, and the Past City Logo of the City of Tustin.

(Ord. No. 1521, Sec. 1, 6-7-22)