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1. Who can use the City's new banner sign support structures?

Only the following groups or individuals may place a banner on the sign support structures:

• Organizers of civic or non-profit events
• An event for which a Special Event Permit has been approved by the City’s Recreation Services Section. (These may include for-profit events)

2. Where are the City's new banner sign support structures located?

• Location 1: Southwest corner of the intersection of Beulah Boulevard and McConnell Drive
• Location 2: Southwest corner of the intersection of Butler Avenue and South Fourth Street
• Location 3: Southwest corner of the intersection of Cedar Avenue and West Street
• Location 4: Northeast corner of the intersection of Country Club Drive and East Nestle Purina Drive
• Location 5: Southwest corner of the intersection of Kendrick Street and North Fort Valley Road

View the Banner Calendar 2020 for availability.

3. How many banners may be placed on the City's sign support structures?

• The number of banners per organization is limited to three with only one banner sing for each events allowed per support structure.
• Each organization may only advertise up to three events per year.

4. How long may the banners be displayed?

• Sign banners may only be displayed for up to seven days prior to the event.
• All sign banners must be removed within one day after the event.
• It is the event organizer’s responsibility, after the event has concluded, to remove all banners from the sign structures. Remember, the space your banner occupies may be needed by another event organizer to hang their banner, so the prompt remove of your banner is appreciated.
• Any banner left on the sign support structures may be removed by City Code Compliance staff or by the next event organizer. The removed banner will be placed in the container attached to the sign structure and will be available for pick-up.

5. What are the standards for these sign banners?

All sign banners must meet the following standards and conditions:

• The maximum banner sign size is 3 feet by 8 feet, i.e. 24 square feet in area.
• Grommets must be placed at each of the corners of the banner for secure attachment to the support structure. Grommets at the mid-point of the longest side will help to secure the banner.
• Plastic zip ties are recommended for attaching your banner to the support structure.
• Banners shall not have brand identification, such as "Sponsored by XYZ Corporation" or a product brand across the face of the banner as a background.
• Logos for sponsors of the event or the banner shall be limited to a maximum of 20% of the area of the banner
• It is recommended that wind slits be inserted into the banner.

6. How do I make a reservation?

Complete the application (PDF) and email to Gloria Cervantez or submit in person at City Hall, Community Development counter.