HomeMy WebLinkAbout1661 - ORDINANCES - 7/28/2004 ORDINANCE NO. 1661
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF '
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL
CODE IN REGARD TO CHAPTER 5.40 SO AS TO ALLOW
ADVERTISING MATERIAL ON TAXICABS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5.40 of the Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
5.40.321 Permitted signs —Taxicabs.
1. Signs and markings on vehicles. All taxicabs operated under the provisions of this
article, when situated or operated upon the streets of the city, shall have a sign attached to or
printed upon such vehicle reading "Taxi" or "Cab," and if desired such signs as may designate
the trade name under which such vehicle is operated; provided, however, that it shall be
unlawful for the operator of any such vehicle for hire operated under the provisions of this article
to permit any other signs, either painted or attached to such vehicle, to be displayed thereon
except as permitted or required by this article.
2. Advertising material permitted on certain vehicles. The operators of taxicabs shall be
permitted to display advertising material on taxicabs and make a charge for such space,
provided that such advertising matter shall be displayed only by one (1) of the following '
methods:
a. In the rear window of such taxicab.
i. All rear window advertising shall be digital output graphic printed on high
performance perforated vinyl and shall not exceed the size of the existing rear window.
ii. Rear window advertising shall not interfere with the vision of the driver operating the
vehicle.
b. In an A-shape frame or holder on the roof of such taxicab which may be illuminated
to display the advertising material contained herein. Such frame or holder and any permanent
sign contained therein shall be noise-free and shall not protrude over the front or back edges of
the taxicab roofline which is the point where the roof, windshield and rear windows or the
vehicle are joined.
i. If an ad carrier replaces the top light of a taxicab, the ad carrier shall have two (2)
amber cheater lights that illuminate when the taximeter is turned on.
ii. The name of the taxi company shall be printed in letters at least 2" in size on both
ends of the ad carrier.
iii. The ad carriers shall illuminate when the headlights are turned on.
iv. Signs which have changing messages, rotate, move, flash, reflect, blink, or appear to do
any of the foregoing shall be prohibited.
V. An emergency display light (bandit light) shall be installed on the ad carrier and shall
illuminate red in colour so as not to confuse it as a meter light.
vi. The ad carrier shall not exceed 56" in length, 19" in width, and 17" in height
extending from the roof of the taxi.
vii. The ad carriers' base mount shall be attached by bolts or rivets securing the ad '
carrier, preventing the ad carrier from becoming dislodged.
viii. Ad carriers may use either a fluorescent light or incandescent lamp.
ix. The ad poster shall be a digital output graphic on translucent vinyl.
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x. The cover of the ad carrier shall be made of the industry standard plastic as used in
taxi top lights.
3. Taxi signs may become subject to any franchise or other subsequently adopted
ordinance that is applicable, including any new fees.
4. Compliance With Section — Nuisance—Abatement.
a. Upon discovering the existence of a taxicab sign that does not comply with the above
stated limitations, the Building and Safety Manager shall have the authority to order the
immediate abatement and removal thereof. The Building and Safety Manager shall notify the
owner thereof, or the owner's representative, in person or by mailing an abatement notice to the
owner's last known address. Such notice shall state the time limit, if any, granted for removal of
the sign and a statement that the owner may request a hearing to appeal the abatement and
removal by submitting a written request.
b. Any hearing to appeal an abatement order which is requested shall be conducted
within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the request by the Administrative Appeals Board. The
failure of the either the owner or his agent to request a hearing shall waive the right to a hearing.
At the hearing, the Administrative Appeals Board shall determine whether good cause was
shown for the abatement of the sign. The written decision of the Administrative Appeals Board
shall be deemed the final administrative determination.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30)
days after passage.
SECTION 3. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk is hereby ordered to and directed to certify to the
passage of this Ordinance, and to cause the same or summary thereof or a display
' advertisement, duly prepared according to law, to be published in accordance with law.
ADOPTED THIS 281h day of July, 2004,
AYES: Members Foat, McCulloch and Pougnet
NOES: Member Mills
ABSENT: Mayor Olen
ABSTENTIONS: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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City Clerk Mayor Pro tem
REVIEWED & APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING, Ordinance 1661 was duly adopted
by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, in a meeting held
on the 28th day of July, 2004, and that same was published in the DESERT
SUN, a newspaper of general circul on August 7, 2004
' PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk