CCP419 Street bannersCITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
COUNCIL POLICY
REVISED: 12/16/08
Subject: Effective Policy
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STREET BANNER STANDARDS
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It is a policy of the City Council that street banners shall be approved for large-scale
community-wide events only and shall not be utilized for purposes of promoting individual
businesses and/or organizations.
The following street banner standards shall pertain to all street banner approvals:
Banner Size and Material Specifications
Maximum Length: 18 feet
Maximum Width: 3 feet
Banner shall be constructed of 14 oz. canvas with a minimum of five, 1' x 1' wind
flaps to reduce wind load concerns. Banner shall have 14 tabs sewn in for snap
ring to attach to cable, spaced no more than three feet apart, and be a minimum of
6" overall with snap ring attached. Tab shall be made of nylon webbing 3" by 1"
maximum length, and snap ring shall be 3" long with swivel included.
Banner Text Limitations
1. Name of the event, date(s), time and location.
2. Name of the sponsor.
3. Names or logos of commercial sponsors (limited to 5.4 sf or 1/10th of total banner
area).
4. Contact/Information Phone Number.
5. Limitation of event features to no more than four items (such as food, music, art,
etc.).
6. No banner shall display any statement or words which are obscene or which
promote, advertise, or otherwise make reference to illegal or unlawful activity.
Should the Street Banner Program Manager make a determination that a proposed
banner conflicts with this standard, that determination may be appealed within five
working days to the City Manager. The City Manager’s decision shall be final and
conclusive.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
COUNCIL POLICY
REVISED: 12/16/08
Subject: Effective Policy
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STREET BANNER STANDARDS
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Time Limits and Banner Installation
1. Banners for the Fiesta de las Golondrinas event may be installed between February
15 and April 1. For all other events meeting the criteria identified in Title 9, Section
9-3.543 of the Municipal Code, street banners may be installed up to a maximum of
two weeks prior to the event, with removal immediately following the event.
2. Installation and removal of street banners shall occur only on weekdays, with exact
dates assigned by the Street Banner Program Manager.
3. Applicant shall deliver banner to the Street Banner Program Manager a minimum of
five days in advance of the approved installation date. Banners received after this
deadline may not be installed on the approved date.
4. Banners must be constructed according to the banner specifications. The City will
not install any banners received that do not meet the required specifications nor
contain the approved text.
5. When scheduling installation dates, the following list of community events shall
receive priority:
February: Taste of San Juan
March: Swallow’s Day Parade
May: Chili Cook Off
May, June or July: Relay for Life
June: San Juan Summer Nites
July: 4th of July
San Juan Summer Nites
August: San Juan Summer Nites
September: Annual Gala Boys & Girls Club
San Juan Summer Nites
J.F. Shea Therapeutic BBQ
October: Vintage
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Kids Day
November: Tree Lighting Ceremony
December: Tree Lighting Ceremony
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
COUNCIL POLICY
REVISED: 12/16/08
Subject: Effective Policy
Page Date Number
STREET BANNER STANDARDS
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6. All known community groups and previous banner users will be invited to submit
their applications and those that want the above time, but are not on the priority list,
will become “back up” users should the time become available.
7. Applicants must pick up the banners upon removal within five days. Banners not
picked up by the designated date will be destroyed.
Fees
Applications are required to pay a banner installation/removal fee as set by the City
Fee Schedule. The fee is due 10 days prior to banner installation date.
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