A brightly colored bag made of flexible material, inflated with air or other gas, and sealed, often to make it rise in the air.
A reusable pre-formed balloon with regular air made of a durable PVC vinyl that does not need to be inflated, and typically attached to a short pole.
The maximum lineal dimension of an exterior wall, excluding canopies and projections, measured on a straight line parallel to the site's street frontage.
A measure of luminous intensity. It is a measure of radiant power, rather than energy, and it is weighted in terms of the eye sensitivity curve.
A message conveyed by any sign that is solely intended to interest, entice, or solicit any person to participate in commercial transactions with a business, including offers of goods, cash, discounts on products or services, or other items, including the offering of free goods or services made in exchange for or with the intent to induce the recipient's willingness to receive information relating to a possible commercial transaction.
A sign shall be said to conform when it meets all the standards and regulations established by this Zoning Code and the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the City of Woodland.
Any characteristic or portion of a sign that appears to have movement or that appears to change, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself, or any other component of the sign. This includes a display that incorporates a technology or method allowing the sign face to change the image without having to physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its components. This also includes any rotating, revolving, moving, flashing, blinking, or animated display and any display that incorporates rotating panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, "digital ink" or any other method or technology that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays.
A sign or portion of a sign that utilizes computer-generated messages or some other electronic means of changing its characters, letters, numbers, illustrations, display, color, and/or light intensity, including animated graphics and video, by electronic or automatic means. A sign utilizing electronic message display technology is not a single- or two-color LED sign.
A fabric sheet of square, rectangular, or triangular shape that is typically mounted on a pole.
A sign that memorializes a person, event, building, former use of a place, or something else of historical significance.
Illumination resulting from light emitted directly from a light bulb or light fixture, and not light diffused through translucent signs or reflected from other surfaces such as the ground or a building face.
Illumination on the face of the sign reflecting light from an external light source intentionally directed upon it.
A form of sign illumination in which neon tubing, LED, or similar lights are mounted within the letter to illuminate the mounting surface causing a halo of light around the letter.
A form of internal sign illumination that includes cabinet signs, single-color LED signs, signs constructed with pan channel letters, or indirect halo illuminated channel letters on an unlit or otherwise indistinguishable background on a freestanding sign or building wall.
For purposes of sign regulation, an area surrounding the base of a freestanding sign, and containing living plant materials with or without a fixed border.
A display that emits light through the use of a laser beam(s).
A semiconductor diode that emits light when a voltage is applied to it.
See "Sign, Logo."
The upkeep of signs, and their support structures, in a condition of good repair. This includes the replacement or repainting of sign faces which have been damaged or have otherwise lost their ability to convey the message intended. Maintenance does not include the changing of location, orientation, size, or height of a sign.
Ornamentation or decorative features attached to or protruding from an exterior wall. Architectural features of a building shall include cornices, eaves, gutters, belt courses, sills, lintels and dentils, windows, chimneys, and decorative ornaments.
An illumination source created when a glass tube filled with neon or other similar gas emits light when energized. The tube can be bent to form letters, symbols, or other shapes.
Any person(s), partnership, association, corporation, or other group whose activities are conducted for unselfish, civic, or humanitarian motives, or for the benefit of others, and not for the gain of any private individual or group and may include, patriotic, philanthropic, social service, welfare, benevolent, educational, civic, fraternal, cultural, charitable, scientific, historical, athletic, or medical activities.
A specific type of sign letter consisting of a metal pan enclosure fabricated in the shape of a letter. The metal pan enclosure is used to house the lighting and electrical components of the letter and can be mounted directly to wall of a building. The sign face is usually made of colored plastic attached to the metal pan to seal it off from pests and harsh weather.
The uppermost horizontal line of a building wall upon which the roof above rests.
A temporary or permanent sign that is made to a high standard by a competent individual(s) skilled in sign design, fabrication, and installation. Can be made of wood, metal, or other similar material.
An enclosed conduit for electrical wiring.
Lights which disappear and reappear at periodic intervals, or are intermittently on and off, and which are placed so as to attract vehicular traffic with emphasis on the recurrence of lights.
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, ideological, political, religious, or social information, or direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, business, product, service, message, event or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, pictures, colors, or illumination.
The exterior surface of a sign, exclusive of structural supports, on which is placed the sign copy.
The supports, uprights, bracing, and/or framework of a sign.
A pedestrian oriented sign that is not permanently affixed to a structure or the ground to advertise special goods, services, or products offered on the site (also known as a sandwich board sign or an upright sign).
Sign that identifies a business, lessor, owner, product, service, or activity that is no longer on the premises where the sign is displayed.
Any permanent sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover located over a door, entrance, window, storefront, or outdoor service area.
Any sign that is placed on public property or on private property without the consent of the property owner or as authorized in Chapter 17.72, Signs.
A temporary sign constructed of cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material and securely attached to a wall or support structure.
A permanent structure for the display of a commercial or noncommercial message.
A permanent sign mounted to the wall of building by means of a bracket and which is typically hung perpendicular to the wall of the building.
A sign consisting of letters or numbers applied to a building wall, engraved into the building material or consisting of a sculptural relief which contains the name of the building or describes its function, but which does not advertise any individual tenant of the building or any products or services offered.
Sign attached to, connected to, erected against the wall, parapet, or fascia of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the vertical face of the building or structure.
A permanent building-mounted or freestanding sign with its text and/or logo symbols and artwork on a translucent face panel that is mounted within a metal frame or cabinet either that contains the lighting fixtures which illuminate the sign face from behind.
A permanent sign that is painted, or mounted to a canopy, typically used to accent building entries.
A sign that is designed so that characters, letters, numbers, or illustrations can be manually or mechanically changed or rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign.
A sign made with three-dimensional, individually manufactured letters, figures, or other symbols which may contain a light source that illuminates the front face of the sign's letters, figures, or other symbols.
Any graphic, word, numeral, symbol, insignia, text, sample, model, device, or combination thereof that is primarily intended to advertise, identify, or notify.
An outdoor sign utilizing electronic message display technology, capable of changing the static message or copy on the sign electronically that has one or more dynamic digital display areas.
A freestanding or building-mounted sign erected to inform the viewer of the approximate route, direction, or location of a facility or tenant.
A freestanding or building-mounted sign on a multi-tenant site or building providing information including a list of tenants and occupants, addresses, and suite numbers or a map of the building or complex. These signs are typically internal to a center, oriented to pedestrians, or motorists circulating in a parking lot rather than vehicles travelling on an arterial street.
A sign or portion of a sign that utilizes computer-generated messages or some other electronic means of changing its characters, letters, numbers, illustrations, display, color, and/or light intensity, including animated graphics and video, by electronic or automatic means. An electronic message sign is not a single- or two-color LED sign.
A sign that is taller than it is wide and made of a flexible material (typically cloth, nylon, or vinyl) and mounted to a pole.
A sign that is erected or mounted on its own self-supporting permanent structure or base detached from any supporting elements of a building.
Signs in the freeway corridor, a zone measuring 1,320 feet from the center line of the freeway. The width of the storm channel shall not be included in determining this distance.
A sign affixed to the top of an operable fuel dispensing pump used to advertise goods offered for sale on the same parcel on which the fuel pump is located.
A sign that is suspended from the underside of a surface and is supported by such surface.
A sign which provides incidental information, including security, credit card acceptance, business hours, directions to services and facilities, or menus.
A cut-out or etched letter or logo which is individually mounted on a building wall, or freestanding sign.
A sign determined by the City to have attained a high degree of community, cultural, aesthetic, or historic significance.
A sign consisting of light emitting diodes (electronic components that let electricity pass in only one direction) that emit visible light when electricity is applied.
A stylized group of letters, words, numbers, or symbols used to represent and distinguish a business or product.
A permanent sign structure placed over the entrance to a building and typically used for a theater or other entertainment use.
A freestanding sign, with a solid base that is equal to or larger than the width of the sign face.
Any sign legally established prior to the effective date [July 18, 2024], which does not fully comply with the standards imposed by the individual sections of this Zoning Code.
A sign painted directly onto the exterior wall of a building and having no sign structure.
A sign made with three dimensional, individually manufactured letters, figures or other symbols with an open back which may contain a light source to provide light onto the sign background against which the channel letters are silhouetted.
A temporary sign made of flexible materials longer than it is wide, often triangular in shape, and frequently displayed with other pennants on a string.
A sign constructed of durable materials and intended to exist for the duration of time that the use or occupant is located on the premises.
Any sign not in accordance with or authorized in Chapter 17.72, Sign Regulations.
A sign that is perpendicular to the face of a building and projects outward from the building face.
A sign containing copy, logo, and/or decorative embellishments in relief on the face.
Any sign erected, painted, or attached to the sloped surface of a mansard or hip roof of a building. Excludes signs mounted on the top of a building's roof.
A permanent or temporary sign or portion of a sign composed of single-color or two-color LEDs that displays static or changeable sign messages using characters, letters, and numbers only. Examples of these signs include, "open" or "closed" signs, "time and temperature" signs, or signs indicating the number of available spaces in a parking facility.
A lightweight, durable, and colorful device designed to be affected by the movement of air so that it spins or rotates in a manner to capture attention.
A sign constructed of paper, cloth, vinyl, fabric, or similar 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.
Any sign on or affixed to a truck, van, automobile, trailer, or other vehicle.
A person who wears, holds, or balances a sign.
A sign affixed to or erected against the wall or fascia of a building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of wall or fascia to which it is affixed or erected.
A temporary sign and constructed of cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar nonrigid material, and securely attached to the wall or support structure for which it is advertising. Flags are not considered temporary wall banners.
A sign posted, painted, placed, or affixed in, on, or within a window, or otherwise exposed to public view through a window.
A small temporary sign typically constructed of corrugated plastic and supported on an H-shaped wire frame used for example, for advertising by local businesses or by election campaigns (synonymous with lawn sign).
A sign mounted on a single post installed securely in the ground with a small sign hanging from a cross-bar mounted parallel to the ground.
A large typically wooden sign mounted on two posts installed securely in the ground.
A sign face that does not change within a 24-hour period.
The vertical front face of an awning.
(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024)