It is the intent and purpose of the following provisions to
protect property values, create a more attractive business climate,
enhance and protect the physical appearance of the Town, provide a
more enjoyable and aesthetically appealing environment, and to minimize
hazards to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
For the purposes of this bylaw, the following definitions will
apply:
ALTERATION OF A SIGN
Shall mean any enlargement, renovation, relocation, redesign,
or reconstruction. Any alteration of a sign must conform to the requirements
of this bylaw.
AREA OF A SIGN
Shall include all lettering logos and designs, together with
their background, but shall not include any supporting structure,
framework, or bracing. The area shall also include any backing of
different color than the finish color of a building face. If the sign
consists of individually mounted or affixed letters, the area shall
be the smallest rectangle that includes all of the letters.
DIRECTORY SIGN
Shall mean any sign which combines in one panel or series
of panels the names of several establishments, businesses, or organizations,
located on the premises.
ERECT
Shall mean to build, construct, attach, hang, place, draw,
paint, alter, suspend, affix, or otherwise cause to exist.
MOBILE SIGNS
Shall mean any sign placed upon or otherwise attached to
a transportation device, including but not limited to cars, trucks,
trailers, tractors, motorcycles, bicycles, snowmobiles, and aircraft.
MOVING SIGNS
Shall mean signs with either moving parts or electronic displays
with moving images including video, animation, scrolling messages,
and/or flashing messages that change more frequently than once every
30 seconds.
SIGN
Shall mean any visual representation, including structures,
devices, objects, flags, costumes, or other means of communication
designed to attract the attention of others.
SIGN CLEARANCE
Shall be the distance from the grade below a free-standing
sign, measured at the center of the sign footprint, to the lowest
point of the sign.
SIGN HEIGHT
Shall mean the distance from the grade below a free-standing
sign, measured at the center of the sign footprint, to the highest
point of the sign.
Any sign other than those allowed under this bylaw and those
allowed by permit of the Building Inspector under this bylaw shall
be allowed only by a special permit issued by the Zoning Board of
Appeals after a determination that the sign fills a substantial need,
does not detract from the general attractiveness of the Town, will
not adversely affect public safety, and that its granting does not
derogate from the intent and purpose of this bylaw.