(A) It shall be the responsibility of a shopping cart owner to maintain signage concerning cart removal posted on the store premises. Signage shall be in conformity with that described in the shopping cart owner's city- approved cart containment and retrieval plan and which, at a minimum, meets the following requirements:
(1) Each sign shall be not less than 18 inches in width and 24 inches in height with block lettering not less than one-half inch in width and two inches in height;
(2) A sign shall be posted in a conspicuous place within two feet of each customer entrance and exit;
(3) Each sign shall state, at a minimum, as follows: "REMOVAL OF SHOPPING CARTS FROM THE PREMISES IS PROHIBITED BY STATE AND MUNICIPAL LAW. (B&P § 22435.2; M.M.C. § 8.13.040.)"
(4) Each sign shall be in English, Spanish, and other such languages as may be specified by the Director.
(B) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, shopping cart owners engaging in business in the city on the effective date of this chapter shall post signage on the store premises, in conformity with division (A), within six months from the effective date of this chapter.
(Ord. 2010-11 § 2 (part), 2010)