TUSTIN : Permits for News Racks Required
The City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that requires permits for news racks on public rights of way and blinder racks for those containing sexually explicit materials.
The ordinance, which will take effect in 90 days, also regulates the number, size, construction, placement and appearance of the racks.
The city has had a ban on news racks on public rights of way since 1973, but it was not enforced until August, when Councilman Earl J. Prescott discovered two racks selling adult publications with sexually explicit photos. Enforcement of the ban was suspended while the council considered various options for regulating the racks.
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