All permitted newsracks shall comply with the following design standards:
A. Height: As measured from the surface of the ground or sidewalk to the highest point of the newsrack, no newsrack shall exceed:
1. A height of fifty four inches (54") for all single box newsracks; or
2. A height of sixty eight inches (68") for all multibox units.
B. Depth: No single box or multibox newsrack shall exceed a depth of twenty four inches (24").
C. Width: No newsrack shall exceed:
1. A width of twenty four inches (24") for all single box newsracks; or
2. A width of seventy two inches (72") for all multibox newsracks.
D. Color: Newsracks shall be flat black, brown or almond, or the designated fixture color as part of any special improvement district or redevelopment district with an overall street design theme which specifies particular colors. In the event that the design of a district requires that newsracks be enclosed within particular materials or colors, any permittee with newsracks within such district shall be notified of the pending requirements and shall comply with them.
E. Advertising:
1. Newsracks shall carry no advertising on the exterior of the newsrack except a logo or other information identifying the newspaper or periodical. This information may be displayed on the newsrack on the upper two-thirds (2/3) of the sides with the wording limited to a height of six inches (6") and width of thirteen inches (13"). This information may also appear on the bottom one-third (1/3) of the front of the box with the wording limited to a height of three inches (3") and width of twenty inches (20").
2. The logo or other information identifying the newspaper or periodical shall be alphanumeric in nature. Trademarked commercial symbols and/or drawings identifying the newspaper or periodical may also be used.
3. A temporary promotional vinyl applique may be placed on up to seventy percent (70%) of the newsrack for a period of up to four (4) weeks in any three (3) month period. The applique shall be a single color which shall contrast from the base color of the rack to which it is applied.
F. Materials: Newsracks shall be constructed out of metal and shall be waterproof. All newsracks shall also be fadeproof, which may occur as a result of extensive exposure to sun or other weather elements. Permittees shall be responsible to ensure all newsracks are repaired in the event of fade, which comes as a result of extensive exposure to sun or other weather elements.
(Ord. 2012-41, 7-10-2012)