Chapter 1.04
CITY SEAL, CITY LOGOS, AND OTHER CITY LOGOS
Sections:
1.04.030 Use of City Seal, City Logos, and Other City Logos.
1.04.010 City Seal.
The City seal was adopted by the City Council on December 15, 1987. The City seal depicted above portrays leadership, service and safety.
An official digital copy of the City seal is on file with the City Clerk. (Ord. 87-2, 12/15/87; Ord. 18-4 § 1, 5/8/18)
1.04.020 City Logos.
The City logos depicted above portray leisure, fun, and family. An official digital copy of the City logos is on file with the City Clerk. (Ord. 18-4 § 1, 5/8/18)
1.04.030 Use of City Seal, City Logos, and Other City Logos.
A. The City Clerk has charge of the City seal, City logos, and other City logos (which are approved by the City Manager) and will affix the City seal to all certificates and documents as may be required by law, by the code, or by ordinance of the City.
B. All other uses of the City seal, City logos, and other City logos 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 Manager, or as otherwise specifically permitted in this code.
C. Except where authorized by federal law, no person may make or use the City seal, City logos, and other City logos, or any cut, facsimile, or reproduction thereof, or to make or use any seal, logo, or any design which is an imitation of, in the design of, or which may be mistaken for the City seal, City logos, or other City logos, or the design, without the written authorization of the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee.
D. City officials, City employees, and members of the City Council, and members of the City boards and commissions, may use stationery, printed materials and other articles with the City logos, or facsimile of the City logos, and other City logos 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, City logos, or other City logos, or 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 City seal, City logos, or other City logos may be at times requested to be used by outside entities or agencies for events co-hosted or supported by the City. 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 request, 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.
G. It shall be unlawful for any person to make or use the City seal, City logos, or other City logos of the City of Santa Clarita deceptively, fraudulently, or without express written permission from the City of Santa Clarita. Unauthorized use of the City seal, City logos, or other City logos is declared a public nuisance and the City can abate or enjoin such use pursuant to this code. (Ord. 18-4 § 1, 5/8/18)