City of Santa Rosa, CA HOUSE NUMBER PAINTERS

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§ 6-24.010 Painting house numbers on curbs—Permit required.

No person shall paint, stencil or affix or cause to be painted, stenciled or affixed, any house or street address number on any curb in or adjacent to any public street without first having obtained the following permits:

(1)

Business tax certificate issued by the Administrative Services Department;

(2)

Solicitors and peddlers permit issued by the Police Chief;

(3)

An encroachment permit issued by the Director of Public Works under the procedures established in Chapter 13-04.

(B)

Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the issuing of encroachment permits hereunder:

(1)

Preference. If more than one application is received for an area, preference shall be given to nonprofit organizations which use the proceeds or contributions for the work performed for charitable, educational, civic or public purposes and have otherwise qualified by law as an organization designed for such purposes;

(2)

Insurance. The amount of public liability insurance required by Section 13-04.110 shall be reduced to $500,000.00 per occurrence for encroachment permits issued under this chapter;

(3)

Payment. Property owners shall not be required to pay for the service unless they have given prior written authorization for the work;

(4)

Materials. The paint to be used shall be approved by the Public Works Department. It shall be highly reflective and high-grade;

(5)

Notice. Prior to commencement of work, permittee shall provide property owners with the following information in a form approved by the Public Works Department:

(a)

Name of permittee;

(b)

A telephone number where the permittee can be contacted;

(c)

Request for signed written authorization;

(d)

Statement that the service is not required by the City;

(e)

Cost of the house number painting service.

(6)

Fliers. No leaflets or fliers may be left in mailboxes or affixed to doors.

(C)

Exception. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons painting, stenciling or affixing house or street address numbers upon curbs abutting their own property; provided, however, that the owner or occupant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Director of Public Works and affix the house numbers in accordance with subsection (B)(4) of this section.

(Prior code § 22.85; Ord. 2434 § 1, 1985; Ord. 3063 § 1, 1993)