§ 16-204. Other Grants. 11

   (1)   Whenever the Council by special ordinance shall grant any right, privilege or franchise involving the use of City land, buildings, or facilities related thereto, the Department of Public Property, unless otherwise provided by the Charter or special ordinance, shall execute formal documents incorporating the terms and conditions of such grants in such form as may be approved by the Law Department. 12

   (2)   The appropriate department may grant concessions for the placement of non-accessory signs on municipal property pursuant to subsection 14-905(15) and may grant concessions for the placement of non-accessory signs, including digital signs, on municipal property (including but not limited to bus shelters, information kiosks, trash receptacles and public restrooms), in the public right-of-way, subject to the approval of City Council when required under Section 8-201 of the Charter (relating to concessions), or any other Section of the Charter. 13

   (3)   The appropriate department shall establish guidelines for the placement of signs on municipal property in the public right-of-way and shall take into account the following factors in developing those guidelines: 14

      (a)   The characteristics of the surrounding area, including but not limited to, its physical, aesthetic, environmental, cultural and historic characteristics;

      (b)   The historical character and significance of the municipal property itself; and

      (c)   Public health and safety.

 

Notes

11	Renumbered, 1988 Ordinances, p. 983.
12	Source: New. To implement Charter Section 8-205.
13	Added, Bill No. 130109 (approved May 15, 2013), effective July 14, 2013.
14	Added, Bill No. 130109 (approved May 15, 2013), effective July 14, 2013.