For the purposes of interpreting this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings given herein:
A person requesting that a sign permit be issued.
An on-premises sign attached to the underside of the soffit or ceiling of an arcade or covered walkway.
The Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Bangor or their authorized agent.
A stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, joining two walls.
[Added 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 22-197]
A horizontal decorative molding that crowns a building.
[Added 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 22-197]
An on-premises freestanding sign listing the names and/or addresses of at least four or more separate businesses located within a single building with each listing limited to a nameplate sign not exceeding two square feet in area (on sign face).
The districts established under the Land Development Code of the City of Bangor in Chapter 165 of the Code of the City of Bangor.
An on-premises freestanding or wall sign with text and/or graphics changeable by electronic signal.
[Amended 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 22-197]
To build, construct, enlarge, display, relocate, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix any sign, or to change the face of an existing sign other than the remotely changeable portion of an electronic sign. This includes the painting of exterior wall signs or window signs.
The face of a building.
[Added 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 22-197]
Any sign of fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or a building by a frame at one or more edges.
[Added 5-29-2013 by Ord. No. 13-155]
A sign, the illumination of which is not kept constant in intensity at all times when in use, including signs which are illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent or moving light or lights. Illuminated signs that indicate the time, temperature, weather or other similar information shall not be considered flashing signs, provided that the total surface area does not exceed 66 square feet and the vertical dimension of any letter or number is not more than 24 inches.
A sign supported by itself, by one or more uprights, poles, braces or wheels placed in or on the ground or by a structure other than a building.
A building with seven or more stories above grade.
A wall sign depicting the historic name of a building.
[Added 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 22-197]
As defined in the Land Development Code, § 165-13.
A sign that has characters, letters, figures, designs or outlines illuminated by electric lighting or luminous tubes which are part of the sign or by an internal light source.
A sign which is illuminated entirely from an external source.
An industrial or commercial development in an approved, self-contained subdivision with three or more lots serviced by a cul-de-sac or loop road totally contained within it.
A freestanding sign identifying three or more occupants of the park. No such sign shall advertise goods and services provided on the premises.
Four or more separate but contiguous retail stores with common off-street parking under single or common management.
Hand-painted, hand-tiled, digitally printed, or other created images (which may contain lettering), on or affixed to the exterior wall of a building, but which do not contain any advertising copy, symbols, lettering/font, logos or other such recognized branding related to products or services provided on or in the premises or on or in an adjacent or nearby premises.
[Added 12-13-2021 by Ord. No. 22-023]
A nonilluminated sign, the area of which does not exceed two square feet, which states one or more of the following: the name of the building, the name of any occupant or the address of the building.
A sign that was lawfully erected but which now fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
A sign that directs attention to a business, profession, product, service, political campaign, entertainment, merchandise or goods not conducted, sold, present or offered upon the premises where such sign is located.
A flag no larger than 15 square feet and having no text aside from the word "open." Open signs shall not be included in the calculation of the number of signs and sign area allowed for a business.
[Added 5-29-2013 by Ord. No. 13-155]
Any individual, corporation, joint venture, partnership or other legal entity.
Any building or portion thereof primarily used for gathering together persons for participation in or enjoyment of visual, literary, or performing arts, when such building or portion thereof has a capacity of 50 persons or more and has an area available for use by the occupants for assembly purposes of 500 square feet or more.
[Amended 9-24-2018 by Ord. No. 18-356]
The lot or parcel of land used in the active conduct of a business, service, profession or activity, including but not limited to structures, driveways, parking lots, storage areas, landscaping, and loading areas.
A sign attached to a building wall and which extends more than 15 inches from the surface of such wall.
A sign attached to a building and displayed above the eaves of such building.
A sign that turns, rolls or otherwise moves, or gives the appearance of turning, rolling or otherwise moving. Signs that electronically or mechanically display the time and temperature by the complete substitution or replacement of a display showing the time with a display showing the temperature are not considered rotating or moving signs.
A display of merchandise that is sold within the store in front of which the display is located.
[Added 12-28-2016 by Ord. No. 17-035]
Any name, symbol, trademark, identification, description, display, illustration, device or reading matter which may be viewed from off premises and is used or intended to be used to attract the attention of or convey information to the general public. The supporting structure of the sign may be considered to be a part of the sign but shall not be considered to be part of the sign area. A sign shall include writing, representation or other figure of similar character within a building only when illuminated and located in a window.
The total exposed surface of the sign, including all ornamentation, embellishment, background and symbols but excluding the supporting structure if it does not form a part of the message of the sign, measured in square feet. The sign area of a sign composed of characters or words attached directly to a large, uniform building wall surface shall be the smallest rectangle which encloses the whole group. For back-to-back faces of on-premises signs, only one display face shall be included in computing total sign area where the sign faces are parallel and the faces duplicate one another.
The underside of a structure, such as an arch, a balcony, or overhanging eaves.
[Added 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 22-197]
Any rigid or semirigid material situated upon or attached to, or which is a part of, real property upon which a sign may be posted or displayed.
A sign not permanently attached to a building or sidewalk which is removed nightly and provides information regarding goods and services provided on the adjacent premises.
A window over a crosspiece to separate from the door below.
[Added 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 22-197]
An umbrella with one or more logos or other signs incorporated into its design.
[Added 1-26-2015 by Ord. No. 15-056]
Any sign painted on or attached parallel to the wall surface of a building and projecting therefrom not more than 15 inches.
An opening in the wall of a building containing transparent or translucent materials, such as glass.
Any on-premises sign visible from the exterior of the building or structure which is permanently painted, attached, glued or otherwise affixed to a window.