[8-16-2016]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this article, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. The definition of other words, terms and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, General Provisions, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
In the event two or more businesses are located on the same
property and request to be eligible for signage as separate businesses,
the businesses must (1) keep separate sets of financial records, (2)
file separate tax returns for each business, (3) have separate tax
numbers and (4) be in a different ownership.
A wall sign erected on a building wall at the ground floor level and containing name identification for more than one activity or business located on a single premises or a group of contiguous premises. Each listing shall be no larger than one square foot. A directory board shall be considered to be one sign; however, a directory board sign shall not affect the number of signs which an activity or business shall be permitted to display pursuant to requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
An outdoor sign which is directly and permanently supported
and physically separated from any other structure and contains information
on no more than two activities or businesses. A ground sign shall
have a maximum height of 25 feet from the ground level. It shall not
be erected in or project over the public right-of-way.
A sign indicating the location of, or direction to, a separate function performed within one portion of that building. Examples of identification signs are: "entrance," "exit," "auditorium," etc. Identification signs do not name or advertise the activity conducted within or without the premises. Such a sign shall not exceed five square feet and shall not affect the number of signs which an activity or business shall be permitted to display pursuant to requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
A type of ground mounted sign which is less than 10 feet
in height.
A sign which was legally existing on a property as of the
date of enactment of this chapter, July 1, 1991, or the effective
date of respective amendments adopted to this chapter.
A sign designed, intended or used for advertising a product,
property, business, entertainment, service, amusement or the like,
and not located where the matter advertised is available, sold or
occurs.
A sign not designed or intended to be permanently affixed
into the ground or to a structure.
An outdoor sign which is attached to a wall at an angle.
A projecting sign shall contain advertising for no more than two activities
or businesses, must clear the ground by at least eight feet and shall
not project over a public way, except signs in the Downtown Commercial,
Waterfront Mixed Use 1 and Waterfront Mixed Use 2 zoning districts
may overhang the sidewalk in the right-of-way.
Any way designed for vehicular or pedestrian use and which
is maintained with public funds.
The uppermost portion of the roof.
A sign located upon or over a roof of a building. A roof
sign is a sign located above drip edge line of roof.
A freestanding sign that may be located on the public sidewalk that satisfies the requirements of Article V of this chapter.
A freestanding sign erected on a suitable foundation and
designed to provide advertising space for more than two activities
or businesses on a single premises or group of contiguous premises.
Any structure, display, logo, device or representation which
is designed or used to advertise or call attention to anything, person,
business, activity or place and is visible to the public. It does
not include the flag, pennant or insignia of a nation, state or municipality.
Whenever dimensions of a sign are specified they shall include frames.
Each visible face of a sign shall constitute a separate sign, except
that a sign with two faces shall be counted as one sign, provided
the distance between the two faces does not exceed 12 inches.
The area of the square, rectangle, triangle, circle, or combination
thereof, which encompasses the facing of a sign, including copy, insignia,
background and borders. The structural supports of a sign shall be
excluded in determining the sign area. Where a supporting structure
bears more than one sign, all such signs on the structure shall be
considered as one sign, and so measured. The area of one face of a
two-sided sign shall be considered in determining the total area of
the sign.
The surface of a sign visible to the public.
A sign or advertising display for a specific event sponsored
by a charitable, community or similar organization that is designed
and intended to be displayed and displayed for a short period of time
that is located within the public road right-of-way.
An on-premises sign or advertising display designed, and
intended to be displayed or displayed for a short period of time.
A sale banner (on-premises) shall be considered a temporary sign.
A sign bearing a political message relating to an election,
primary or referendum.
A sign which is not permanently attached to the window, which
is intended to be displayed and is displayed for a period of time
not to exceed 30 days.
Capable of being seen without visual aid by a person of normal
visual acuity.
The area of the facade of a building up to the roofline.
An outdoor sign which is attached flat to, painted on, or
pinned away from a building wall or part thereof, and does not project
more than 18 inches from the wall. The sign is defined as being within
the perimeter of the message.
