Permit denials may be appealed to the City Council. No banner hardware shall screw, bolt or in any manner pierce a City fixture or be installed in a manner that will damage the fixture, including the paint. The best method for attachment is a collar that will clamp around the fixture. City staff must review and approve attachment hardware designs prior to permit approval. Any banner that contains a color scheme or design that would cause confusion or distract attention from any traffic control device or signage will not be permitted.
Banners are for community or neighborhood promotion, special events or seasonal decorations.
Commercial or business advertising, product endorsements or political messages are regulated under the City sign ordinance, not by these permits. The minimum height from the bottom of the banner to a sidewalk is 14 feet and from a street it is 17 feet. No banner may project closer than 2 feet from the curb of a street. The insurance policy must be kept current for the permit to remain valid. Banners will only be permitted on certain City light fixtures, subject to approval by staff.