Definitions. The following definitions are used in this subsection:
AREA OF SIGN
The perimeter which forms the outside shape, but excluding
the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign may be placed
unless they are designed as part of the sign. If the sign consists
of more than one section or module, all areas will be totaled. The
area of an irregularly shaped sign shall be computed using the actual
sign face surface.
AWNING
A temporary hood or cover which projects from the wall of
the building, which can be retracted, folded, or collapsed against
the face of a supporting structure.
BILLBOARD
A sign which advertises goods, products or facilities, or
services not necessarily on the premises where the sign is located
or directs persons to a different location from where the sign is
located.
BLANKETING
The unreasonable obstruction of view of a sign caused by
the placement of another sign.
CANOPY
A shelter, with or without a sign, attached to or connected
with a building and extending into a setback or over the public sidewalk.
DAY
A period of time in terms of calendar days.
DIRECTLY ILLUMINATED SIGN
Any sign designed to give any artificial light directly through
any transparent or translucent material from a source of light originating
within or on such sign.
DIRECTORY SIGN
Any sign on which the names and locations of occupants or
the use of a building is given. This shall include offices and church
directories. Directory signs shall be encouraged for use with advertising
of multiple-occupied commercial and industrial buildings.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGING SIGN
Any sign whose message may be changed by electronic process,
including such messages as copy, art, graphics, time, date, temperature,
weather, or information concerning civic or charitable organizations
or the advertising of products or services for sale on the premises.
This also includes traveling or segmented message displays.
FLASHING SIGN
Any directly or indirectly illuminated sign on which artificial
light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color
at all times when in use.
FLAT SIGN
A sign erected parallel and attached directly to a wall surface.
IDENTIFICATION SIGN
Any sign which carries only the name of the firm, major enterprise,
institution or principal products offered for sale on the premises
or combination of these.
MARQUEE
A permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building
wall at an entrance to a building or extending along and projecting
beyond the building's wall and generally designed and constructed
to provide protection against weather.
MARQUEE SIGN
Any sign attached to and made part of a marquee.
OFF-PREMISES SIGN
Any sign, device or display which advertises goods other
than those commonly available or services other than those commonly
performed on the premises on which the sign is located.
POLITICAL SIGN
Any sign displaying a candidate for an election or a current
election's subject matter.
PORTABLE SIGN/MESSAGE BOARD
Any sign not permanently attached to the ground which is
designed to be easily moved from one location to another.
PROJECTING SIGN
Any sign extending more than 18 inches, but less than four
feet from the face of a wall or building; such sign may not extend
more than three feet into the right-of-way.
REAL ESTATE SIGN
Any sign which is used to offer for sale, lease or rent the
property upon which the sign is placed.
ROOF SIGN
Any sign erected upon or over the roof or parapet of any
building.
SIGN
Includes anything that promotes, calls attention, or invites
patronage (or anything similar to the aforementioned) to a business,
location or product.
TEMPORARY SIGN
Any sign which is erected or displayed for a limited period
of time not to exceed 30 consecutive days, or which is displayed only
during regular business hours and removed for storage at other times.
A temporary sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area. Examples
of temporary signs include banners and decorative-type displays. For
purposes of this chapter, a portable sign is not a temporary sign.
WALL SIGN
Any sign attached to, erected on, or painted on the wall
of a building or structure and projecting not more than 16 inches
from such wall.
WINDOW SIGN
Any sign located completely within an enclosed building and
visible from a public way.