As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following
meanings:
The total area of the space used for sign purposes, including
the space between open-type letters, figures, numbers or symbols and
including the ground structure or other decoration which is an integral
part of the sign, but excluding the supports.
The total area of the space used for sign purposes, including
the spaces between open-type letters, figures, numbers or symbols
and including the ground structure or other decoration which is an
integral part of the sign, but excluding the supports. The area for
a double-faced sign shall be computed on the basis of one side only,
and, in the event that the areas of the sides are unequal, the area
of the larger side shall be used in determining the permitted area.
Any canvas- or vinyl-covered frame, which may or may not
convey any word, letter, symbol, number or combination of the above,
which can be seen from the street and which is in the nature of an
announcement, direction or advertisement.
A sign painted or secured to an awning, including such signs
which are attached to sun protection devices or canvas or metal coverings
over windows.
The Perth Amboy Business Improvement District and/or as established
by the Downtown Perth Amboy Business Improvement District, Inc., which
was designated as the BID district management corporation by ordinance
in the City of Perth Amboy.
The Facade Committee of the Downtown Perth Amboy Business
Improvement District of the City of Perth Amboy. This Committee shall
be appointed consistent with the rules and regulations governing the
creation and appointment of committees by the Perth Amboy Business
Improvement District.
A sign supported from the ground by one or more uprights
or braces.
A sign illuminated by lighting of any kind, including but
not limited to lighting along the border of the sign, within the sign
itself, in the rear of the sign, on the ground or on poles.
Any word, initial, abbreviation, number, symbol or geometric
shape but shall not include street numbers 20 inches or more in height
or lettering less than two inches in height.
An illuminated sign in which the illumination comes from
within the sign itself.
A sign painted on, attached to or hung from a marquee, canopy
or other covered structure extending from and supported by the building.
A sign, including a billboard, on which advertisement is
displayed which directs attention to a business, commodity, service
or entertainment conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on the
premises upon which such sign is located.
A sign attached to a building, any part of which extends
more than 12 inches from the building.
A sign erected, constructed or maintained above or on the
roof of a building.
A sign painted on sidewalks, curbs and similar places.
Any word, letter, symbol, number or combination of the above
which can be seen from the street and which is in the nature of an
announcement, direction or advertisement.
A sign intended for a limited period of display, including
decorative displays for holidays or public demonstrations.
A sign painted on or attached to an exterior wall surface
of a building, no part of which extends more than 12 inches from the
building.
A sign located within a building and visible through a window
but not attached to the window or exterior structure of the building.
A sign painted or otherwise attached to the inside or outside
of a window.
