This Chapter provides definitions of terms and phrases related to signage used in this Code that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this Chapter conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this Code. If a word is not defined in this Chapter, or in other provisions of the Code, the Director shall determine the correct definition.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter A are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms.
Building façade.
Any exterior elevation of a building, located above ground and generally visible from public points of view.
Business frontage.
The width of a building occupied by a single business tenant that fronts on a public way where customer access to the building is available. Width is measured at the widest point on an architectural elevation.
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Sign Terms.
Changeable copy.
Sign copy designed to be used with removable graphics or letters which will allow changing of copy.
Corporate sign standards.
Standards for logo or sign design approved by a corporation.
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Sign Terms.
Dilapidated.
In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
Displayed.
See "Placed."
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Sign Terms.
Electronic message.
A fixed or changing display composed of a series of lights that are electronically changed to display messages.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter F are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter G are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms.
Height.
The measurement between a sign's highest element and the finished surface below the sign as described in Section 17.316.050.B.6 (Height).
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Sign Terms.
Illuminated.
Sings or individual letters in which an artificial source of light is used to make the message readable and includes both internally and externally lit signs.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter J are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter K are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms.
Landmark sign registry.
A list of all designated Landmark Signs that is maintained by the City Clerk.
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Sign Terms.
Multi-parcel center.
A non-residential development that contains multiple tenant spaces and is located on more than one adjoining parcels.
Mural.
An original work of visual art which is composed, created or produced firsthand, and that is painted directly upon or affixed directly to an exterior wall of a structure with the permission of the property owner. Murals do not include any commercial messages. Murals may not have any electrical or mechanical components. A mural is distinguishable from graffiti (see Chapter 9.16) based on the property owner's permission to paint or affix the mural onto the property.
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Sign Terms.
Neon lighting.
Any sign illuminated by or utilizing in any way tubes filled with neon and/or related inert gasses, or products that produce the same or similar effect as neon, such as flexible light-emitting diode (LED) neon-like tubing.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter O are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms.
Pennant.
A triangular or irregular piece of fabric or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, commonly attached by strings or strands, or supported on small poles, intended to flap in the wind.
Placed.
Erected, constructed, posted, painted, printed, tackled, glued, carved or otherwise fastened, affixed, or made visible in any manner.
Professionally crafted.
Designed or manufactured by a professional sign designer or manufacturer or equivalent as determined by the Director.
Public area.
An area that is accessible to any member of the public.
Public way.
A street that is accessible to any member of the public.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter Q are defined at this time.
R. 
Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter R are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms.
Sign.
A structure, device, figure, display, message placard or other contrivance, or any part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, which is designed, constructed, intended or used to advertise, provide information in the nature of advertising, provide historical, cultural, archeological, or social information, or direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, business, product service, event, or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designed, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination, or projected images.
Sign copy.
All portions of a sign displaying a message, including text and symbols, not including the supporting structure of a base of a sign.
Sign program.
A coordinated design plan of one or more signs for an individual business, a multitenant business center, or other site that specifies the number, size, description, and location of all signs located or to be located on the parcel or business site.
Street frontage.
The portion of the building or property which faces or abuts the street(s).
Support structure.
The structural portion of a sign securing the sign to the ground, a building, or to another structure.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter T are defined at this time.
U. 
Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter U are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter V are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms.
Width.
The measurement of a sign or base of a sign at its full extent from side to side.
Window area.
The area within the perimeter window frames and class doors located on a business frontage or street frontage.
X. 
Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter X are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter Y are defined at this time.
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Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter Z are defined at this time.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
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Sign Types.
Abandoned sign. Any lawfully erected sign that, for a period of 90 days or more, no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, activity, product, service, or other use available on the premises where the sign is located.
A-frame sign. A freestanding portable sign ordinarily in the shape of an "A" or some variation thereof, which is readily movable and not permanently attached to the ground or any structure, also, a sandwich board sign.
Awning or canopy sign. Any sign that is painted or applied to the face, valance, or side panel of a projecting structure consisting of a frame and a material covering, attached to and wholly supported by a building wall and installed over and partially in front of doors, windows, or other openings in a building.
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Sign Types.
Banner sign. A temporary sign composed of cloth, canvas, plastic, fabric, or similar lightweight, nonrigid material that can be mounted to a structure with cord, rope, cable, or similar method.
Barber pole. A rotating or stationary cylindrical pole of traditional red, white, and blue spiral striped design, identifying the premises as a barber shop. See Figure 17.712.030.1.
Figure 17.712.030.1
Bus bench sign. A temporary message located on the backrest of a City bus bench.
Business information sign. Signs which provide business information including, but not limited to, credit card acceptance, business hours, open/closed, or menus.
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Sign Types.
Community information bulletin board. A board or similar posting area installed and maintained by the City for the posting of community information.
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Sign Types.
Directory sign. A pedestrian oriented sign uses to provide a directory of tenant locations within a multi-tenant building(s).
Double-sided sign. A sign constructed to display its message on the outer surfaces of two parallel planes.
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Sign Types.
Externally illuminated sign. A sign that is lit by a light source located on the exterior of the sign or nearby so the light shines to the face of the sign.
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Sign Types.
Feather sign. A temporary sign constructed of cloth, canvas, plastic fabric, of similar lightweight, nonrigid material and supported by a single vertical pole mounted into the ground or on a portable structure.
Flag. A fabric sheet of square, rectangular, or triangular shape that is mounted on a pole. This sign type includes official flags of national, state, and local governments. This sign type does not include feather signs (see Feather sign).
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Sign Types. No sign types related to the letter G are defined at this time.
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Sign Types.
H-frame sign. A freestanding portable sign ordinarily in the shape of a sideways "H" or some variation thereof, which is readily movable and not pertinently attached to the ground or any other structure.
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Sign Types.
Illegal sign. Any sign erected without complying with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of its construction and erection or use.
Inflatable sign. A sign that is an air-inflated object which may be of various shapes, made of flexible fabric, resting on the ground or a structure and equipped with a portable blower motor that provides a constant flow of air into the device.
Internally illuminated sign. A sign with a light source in the interior of the sign so that the light shines through the face of the sign, or with a light source which is attached to the face of the sign and is perceived as a design element of the sign.
J. 
Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter J are defined at this time.
K. 
Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter K are defined at this time.
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Sign Types.
Landmark sign. An individual sign designated due to its historic or cultural significance and worthy of special recognition and consideration because it may be unusual, significant, or meaningful to Lompoc's streetscape or history.
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Sign Types.
Mobile billboard. An advertising display that is attached to a vehicle or any other mobile, nonmotorized device, conveyance or bicycle that carries, pulls, or transports a sign or billboard and is for the primary purpose of advertising.
Monument sign. An independent, freestanding sign supported on the ground having a solid base.
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Sign Types.
Nonconforming sign. Any permanent or temporary sign, including its physical structure and supporting elements, which was lawfully erected and maintained in compliance with all applicable laws in effect at the time of original installation, but which does now comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.316 (Sign Standards).
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Sign Types.
Off-premises sign. A sign identifying a business activity, property, services, or product at some location other than where the sign is located. All non-commercial signs are considered on-premises signs.
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Sign Types.
People sign. A person, live or simulated, who is attired or decorated with insignia, images, costumes, masks, or other symbols that display commercial messages with the purpose of drawing attention to or advertising for an on-premises activity. Such person may or may not be holding a sign. Also known as human mascots, sign spinner, or walking signs.
Permanent sign. A sign constructed of durable materials and intended to exist for the duration of the time that the use or occupant is located on the premises.
Pole sign. An elevated freestanding sign, typically supported by two or more poles or columns that do not meet the base width requirements for a monument sign.
Portable sign. A sign that rests on the ground and is not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored to the ground, including, but not limited to, A-frame and H-frame signs. Portable signs do not include pole or wooden post signs (see Yard sign).
Projecting sign. A sign projecting from or supported by a wall or building with the display surface of the sign perpendicular to the wall or building.
Q. 
Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter Q are defined at this time.
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Sign Types.
Roof sign. A sign constructed or over a roof placed so that any portion of the sign extends above the edge of the roof.
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Sign Types.
Suspended sign. A sign that is suspended from the underside of an eave, canopy, awning, arcade, or other covered walkway.
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Sign Types.
Temporary sign. A sign constructed of paper, cloth, or similar expendable material, which is intended for a definite and limited period of display and which is not permanently affixed to a structure, sign area, or window.
U. 
Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter U are defined at this time.
V. 
Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter V are defined at this time.
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Sign Types.
Wall sign. A sign attached to or painted to the exterior wall of a building or structure with the display surface of the sign approximately parallel to the building or structure wall.
Wayfinding sign. An off-premises sign along the path of travel directing potential patrons to an area in which three or more businesses of the same type are located and to business within the area. See Figure 17.712.030.2.
Figure 17.712.030.2
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Sign Types. No sign types beginning with X are defined at this time.
Y. 
Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter Y are defined at this time.
Z. 
Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter Z are defined at this time.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)