A. The person or entity that has legal or de facto control of an area in which the use of tobacco products or vapor products is prohibited by this chapter shall post a clear, conspicuous, and unambiguous sign at each point of entry to the area, and in at least one (1) other conspicuous point within the area.
B. For restrictions on the use of tobacco products or vapor products in indoor areas, the sign or decal shall be at least four (4) inches by two (2) inches in size and shall clearly state that smoking or tobacco use is prohibited or that a tobacco-free environment is provided. For restrictions on the use of tobacco products or vapor products in outdoor areas, signs shall be weather-resistant, at least fifteen inches (15") by fifteen inches (15") in size, with lettering of at least one inch (1"), and shall clearly state that smoking or tobacco use is prohibited or that a tobacco-free environment is provided.
C. For purposes of this section, the City Manager or his/her designee shall be responsible for the posting of signs on city property, both indoor and outdoor.
D. Notwithstanding this provision, the presence or absence of signs shall not be a defense to a charge of the use of tobacco products or vapor products in violation of any other provision of this chapter. (Ord. 2019-6, 8-12-2019)