Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following words
and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section.
SIGNS
Any device, freestanding or attached to a building or structure,
or erected, painted, represented or reproduced upon or in any building
or structure which displays, reproduces or includes any letter, word,
name, number, modes, insignia, design, device or representation used
for one or more of the following purposes: to identify the premises
or occupant or owner of the premises; to advertise any trade, business,
profession, industry, service or other activity; to advertise any
product or item; to advertise the sale or rental or use of all or
any part of any premises including that upon which it is displayed;
to direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic and shall include any announcement,
declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, insignia or any
representation used to promote the interests of any person. "Sign"
shall not be construed to mean any non-illuminated sign in the interior
of any structure which is not visible from the outside of the structure
under normal circumstances, unless specifically designated as such
in this chapter.
BOX SIGN
A sign illuminated from its interior upon which lettering
and/or symbols are applied or affixed.
FLEA MARKET SALE
Includes all sales of tangible personal property which are
advertised by any means whereby the public at large is or can be made
aware of said sales and which are not sponsored by a homeowner and
do not take place on the premises of said homeowner. A flea market
includes "street fairs," "peddler's fairs" and "craft shows."
[Amended 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 16-2021]
GARAGE SALE
Includes all sales entitled "garage sale," "lawn sale," "attic
sale," "rummage sale," "yard sale" or any other similar casual sale
of tangible personal property which is advertised by any means whereby
the public at large is or can be made aware of said sale and which
is sponsored by a homeowner and takes place on the premises of said
homeowner.
[Amended 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 16-2021]
GOODS
Includes any goods, warehouse merchandise or other property
capable of being the object of a sale regulated hereunder.
INDIVIDUAL LETTER SIGNS
A sign having no frame or border, mounted or placed on a
facade, owning or in any other manner permitted in this section, which
is comprised of a) a logo and b) separate individual letters which,
taken together convey the purpose intended by the sign, which may
or may not be illuminated.
PERSON
Includes individuals, partnerships, voluntary associations
and corporations.
PROJECTING SIGN
A sign not parallel to the facade of a building extending
more than 12 inches beyond the face of the building.
SIGN AREA
(1)
The sign area of a "box sign" shall be the area of the box enclosing
the illuminating apparatus to which the lettering and/or symbols is
applied.
(2)
The sign area of an "individual letter sign" or "logo" shall
be the area of the smallest single rectangle which encompasses all
lettering and/or symbols.
(3)
The sign area of a "flat sign" shall be the area of the backing
to which the lettering and/or symbol is applied.
SIGN AWNING/CANOPY
A sign on or attached to a fixed or movable awning or canopy
which is supported in whole or in part by the exterior of the building.
SIGN FLAGS
Other than official, national, State, County or municipal
flags shall be considered to be signs and shall comply with applicable
regulations.
SIGN, FLASHING
A self-illuminated sign on which the attached lighting is
not stationary or constant in intensity or color at all times when
such sign is in use. Any revolving illuminated sign shall be considered
a "flashing sign."
SIGN, PRINCIPAL
The primary or predominant sign on the premises displayed
to identify the occupant thereof or the services rendered or a product
or item available therein or a trade, business or profession carried
on therein.
SIGN, SECONDARY
Any sign otherwise permitted by or not exempted by this section,
except temporary signs, which is not a primary sign.
SIGNS, TEMPORARY
Temporary signs shall include all signs erected for special
events used to direct attention to an individual, a business, a product,
a commodity or a service conducted, sold or offered on the premises
or elsewhere. Such signs shall include banners, streamers of flags,
pennants or other similar devices strung across, upon, over or along
any premises or building. Also included are freestanding sandwich-type
signs placed upon the sidewalk or yard of the building or premises.
SIGN, WINDOW
A sign which is mounted, painted or placed on the inside
or outside of a window in such a manner that it can be viewed from
the exterior of the building.