Chapter 1.28
CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO
Sections:
1.28.020 Use of city seals and city logos.
1.28.025 Additional city seals and city logos.
1.28.030 Organizational use of city seal or city logo.
1.28.010 City seal.
The seal of the city is the same as that heretofore used and depicted below:
[Ord. 18-1447 § 3, 2018.]
1.28.015 City logo.
The logo of the city is the same as that heretofore used and depicted below:
[Ord. 18-1447 § 3, 2018.]
1.28.020 Use of city seals and city logos.
A. The city seal and city logo are the property of the city; they are used for different purposes. The city uses the seal to certify official city records and instruments. The city uses the logo as a graphic symbol to identify city programs, initiatives, partnerships and sponsorships.
B. The city clerk shall be the official custodian of the official city seal and city logo, as well as any other city seals, insignias, or logos adopted by the city council.
C. The city seal and city logo shall be used for official purposes only, or as authorized by the city manager or his or her designee. The city seal and city logo, or any variation thereof, shall only be used for the official business of the city, its city council, boards and commissions, officers or departments, except upon written approval of the city council by ordinance or resolution. The city seal and city logo may further be used by the city on city equipment, buildings, vehicles, fixtures such as signage, brochures, publications, insignias, websites, paintings, pamphlets, promotional materials and elected official pins.
D. Except as provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to make or use the city seal, the 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 or 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, or for any purpose other than for the official business of the city, its council, officers or departments, without the express written consent of the city manager or his or her designee.
E. No person shall use the city seal or city logo, or any facsimile thereof, for purposes of supporting or opposing the nomination or election to any city or other public office of himself or herself or any other person, or for purposes of supporting or opposing any ballot measure, nor include such city seal or city logo on any writing distributed for purposes of influencing the action of the electorate or any part thereof, in any election.
F. No person shall use or reproduce the city website banner, or any facsimile thereof, for any purpose without the express written consent of the city manager or his or her designee. [Ord. 18-1447 § 3, 2018.]
1.28.025 Additional city seals and city logos.
A. The city council retains the right to create variations of the city seal and city logo, and to adopt and establish other official city seals and city logos. Such variations may include, but are not limited to, centennial seals, or other seals which mark anniversaries, events, apparel, and any other city occasion the city council wishes to commemorate.
B. The city manager is authorized to develop and approve other city logos and any city logo so approved by the city manager shall be retained on file with the city clerk. [Ord. 18-1447 § 3, 2018.]
1.28.030 Organizational use of city seal or city logo.
Any organization wishing to use the city seal or city logo shall make an application for such use to the city manager.
A. Contents of Application. The organization’s application for use of the city seal or city logo shall be on a form approved by the city council. The application shall contain such information as is prescribed by the city council, but shall include, at a minimum, the following:
1. The name of the organization that wishes to use the city seal or city logo;
2. If applicable, acknowledgment and proof of the organization’s identification as a recognized 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization;
3. If applicable, acknowledgment of the organization’s identification as a nonprofit organization;
4. The complete address and telephone number of the contact person submitting the application on behalf of the organization;
5. The event or advertising material for which the city seal or city logo will be used by the organization;
6. The starting and ending dates in which the organization will use the city seal or city logo;
7. The location in which the organization will use the city seal or city logo; and
8. Information that provides whether any promotional materials or items using the city seal or city logo will be sold.
B. Application Assessment and Issuance. Within 30 days of receiving a complete application submitted pursuant to this section, the city manager shall review the application and determine whether the application should be approved or denied. The city manager will not consider any application submitted to the city that is incomplete and such applications will be denied without further review.
C. Appeal.
1. An appeal pursuant to this section shall be in writing and shall state the specific reasons for the appeal and the grounds asserted for relief. The appeal shall be filed with the city clerk, no later than 14 days after the date of service of the city manager’s decision. The failure to file an appeal in the time or in the manner prescribed in this section waives the organization’s right to appeal.
2. After a timely appeal has been filed with the city clerk, a hearing date, time and place shall be set. The city council shall hear the appeal. The hearing shall be set for a date within a reasonable time period after the date of receipt of the appeal. Reasonable efforts shall be made to set the hearing date not less than 10 days nor more than 20 days after receipt of the appeal.
3. The organization requesting the hearing shall be notified in writing by first class mail of the date, time, and place set for the hearing. The city clerk shall send the notice to the appellant at the address provided on the appeal by the appellant. Service shall become effective on the date of first class mailing. Failure of the appellant to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken.
4. The city council may affirm the city manager’s decision or direct the city manager to allow the organization to use the city seal or city logo. The city council’s decision shall be final. The city clerk shall issue to the appellant the city council’s decision in writing within 10 business days, stating the reasons for its decision. The city clerk shall send the written decision by first class mail to the appellant at the address provided on the appeal.
D. Approved Use Restrictions. The city seal or city logo may be used by an organization only with the approved, written consent of the city manager or his or her designee. Such use is permitted so long as the city seal or city logo remains in its entirety with no alterations. Elements of the city seal or city logo may not be isolated or used alone or in combination with any other art, symbols, or words. The resolution of the city seal or city logo must be clear when it is enlarged or reduced for reproduction. The city’s prior approval of a use shall not constitute approval for any future or recurring use. [Ord. 18-1447 § 3, 2018.]
1.28.035 Penalty.
Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 and/or imprisonment not to exceed six months. This chapter may also be enforced via administrative or civil action as authorized by the Pittsburg Municipal Code, as well as any actions pursuant to state and/or federal law. [Ord. 18-1447 § 3, 2018.]