Weed Municipal Code Ch. 12.20 Banners

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

"Banner" means any cloth or bunting attached to poles or otherwise suspended in the air for the purpose of calling public attention to a place or event.

"Director of public works" means the director of public works of the city.

"Person" means any person, firm, corporation, institution or governmental agency.

"Permittee" means any person, firm, corporation, institution or governmental agency to which a permit or permission is given.

"Street" means any right-of-way or easement for street, road, alley, highway, lane, court or other public access purposes to which title is vested in the city.

(Ord. 368-2004 §1(part), 2004).

A. It is unlawful for any person to erect or install a banner extending over, along, or across any street without first obtaining a permit therefore, or to maintain the same without such permit or in violation of the terms or conditions of such permit.

B. Such permit shall be issued by the director of public works only upon a written application therefore. Application forms shall be furnished by the city and shall specify the following:

1. The name and address of the applicant;

2. The location, dimensions and purpose of the proposed banner;

3. A facsimile of the proposed banner, including any legend or written matter;

4. The proposed date and time when the banner is proposed to be erected or installed and removed; and

5. Such other information as the director of public works may require.

(Ord. 368-2004 §1(part), 2004).

The following regulations shall be applicable to permits issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter:

A. Permits shall be issued only to civic organizations or public agencies, for the purpose of bringing to the attention of the public, events which are of a general public interest such as parades, fairs and community celebrations. No permit shall be issued to further political or commercial events.

B. No permit shall be issued for a period in excess of forty days.

C. An applicant shall submit proof of public liability and property damage insurance to the director of public works in an amount not less than one million dollars liability, an amount not less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars for property damage, and an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars for single incident.

D. The permittee shall remove the banner for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and restore the street to its condition prior to the erection or installation of the banner upon the expiration of the permit. If any permittee fails to remove the banner so erected or installed or fails to restore the street to its original condition upon the expiration of the permit therefore, the director of public works shall have the right to perform the work and to collect from the permittee the cost thereof.

(Ord. 368-2004 §1(part), 2004).