Definitions. As used in this article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SIGN
Any letter, number, symbol, figure, character, mark, plane,
design, picture, stroke, stripe, trademark or combination of these
which is constructed, placed, attached, painted, erected, fastened
or manufactured in any manner whatsoever; which is used for the attraction
of the public to any place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public
performance, article or merchandise; and which is displayed in any
manner whatsoever so that it can be seen from the exterior of a building,
the property line of a lot or the right-of-way of a public street
or highway, including permanent window signs placed inside windows
to attract attention of those outside in the public right-of-way.
SIGN, LED
Light-emitting diode (LED) sign utilizing technology of diodes
arranged in pixels to create messages changeable by electronic means.
Said signs are sometimes referred to as "electronic message centers"
and shall include other similar signs such as liquid crystal display
signs, fiber-optic signs, plasma display screen signs, incandescent
signs, time-temperature-date signs or any other such sign using similar
technologies.
[Added 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-10]
SIGN, OFFICIAL TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY
Official highway route number signs, street name signs, directional
signs and other traffic signs erected and maintained on public highways
and roads in the interest of public safety or for the regulation of
traffic.
SIGN, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
A type of freestanding sign which directs attention to a
business, industry, profession, commodity, service or entertainment
not necessarily sold or offered on the premises where the sign is
located.