Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions
and sign classifications apply:
AWNING SIGN
Any sign structure made of cloth or metal with a metal frame
attached to a building and projecting over a thoroughfare where used
in a nonresidential zone that may only specify the business name on
its valance.
BILLBOARD SIGN
Any sign erected or maintained for the purpose of displaying
outdoor advertising by means of posters, pictures, pictorial and reading
matter supported by uprights placed in the ground and not attached
to any part of a building.
CANOPY SIGN
A sign attached to the underside of a canopy; see figure
below.
DIGITAL DISPLAY SIGN (DDS)
A ground or pylon sign erected for the purpose of displaying
information or an image using any form of electronic technology such
as light-emitting diodes (LED). Typical DDS examples include electronic
message centers (ECM), on-premises DDSs, and off-premises digital
billboards.
GROUND SIGN
Any sign supported by uprights or braces placed upon the
ground and not attached to any building.
ILLUMINATED SIGN
Any sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs
or outline illumination by electric lights or luminous tubes as a
part of the sign.
LIGHT TRESPASS
That amount of the level of illumination (illuminance) which
a light source on one property shines onto another property measured
in footcandles (or lux).
LUMINANCE
A measure of the perceived brightness of a surface as measured
in nits or candela per square meter (cd/m2).
MARQUEE
Any hood or awning of permanent construction projecting from
the wall of a building above an entrance and extending over a thoroughfare,
including attached signs. Marquee signs shall be permitted for the
advertising of activities carried on, or within, the premises to which
they are attached, provided that such premises shall be limited in
use as theaters.
MONUMENT
Any freestanding sign whose entire bottom is in contact with
the ground.
NONTRADITIONAL BILLBOARD
The use of any individual, animal, or device, with or without
text, characters, letters, figures, graphics, or designs intended
to attract attention is considered a sign and is regulated by this
chapter.
POLITICAL SIGN
A temporary sign announcing or supporting political candidates
or issues in connection with any national, state, or local election.
PORTABLE SIGN
Any sign easily moved from place to place (with or without
a stand) having no permanent attachment to the ground, building or
structure. Illuminated portable signs shall be prohibited.
PROJECTING (BLADE) SIGN
Any sign attached to a building or other structure extending
beyond the exterior wall of the building or structure, and whose sign
face is perpendicular to the exterior wall.
PYLON (FREESTANDING) SIGN
Any sign which is supported by one or more supports and is
not attached to any building or structure and whose lowest portion
of the sign facing is 10 feet (or more) above ground level.
REPAIR
For the purposes of this chapter, the following activities
are not considered sign repairs: the maintenance of signs (including
replacement), without substantial change, of any parts or supports,
or repainting signs without change of text, design or size of any
sign, provided that the sign is not removed from the wall or the structure
supporting it.
ROOF SIGN
Any sign erected, constructed and maintained wholly upon
or over the roof of any building with the principal sign support on
the roof structure. Roof signs are prohibited.
SIGN
The collective term that describes a structure (or posted
notice) on which information or graphics are displayed and affixed
directly onto exterior walls, windows (inside or outside surface),
or other surfaces of any structure. Signs may include any announcement,
declaration, demonstration, display, illustration or insignia used
to advertise or promote the interests of any person (or business)
when placed out-of-doors in view of the general public.
SIGN AREA
Shall be interpreted as the entire face of a sign, including
the advertising surface and any framing, trim, or molding, but not
including the support structure. In the case of freestanding letters,
it shall be the area contained between the highest and the lowest
points of any of the extremity points of the first and last letters.
Sign Area = (A) x (B)
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SIGN FACING
Shall be interpreted as the message is displayed or illustrated.
STREET CLOCK
Any timepiece erected upon a standard upon the sidewalk,
or on the exterior of any building or structure, for the convenience
of the public.
TEMPORARY SIGN
Any sign, banner, pennant, flag, valance or advertising display
constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, inflatable, cardboard,
wallboard or other light materials, with or without frames, intended
to be displayed for a short period of time only and shall be permitted
only by special approval of the Mayor and Council.
WALL SIGNS
All signs which are placed against a building or other structure
and attached to the exterior front, rear or side wall of any building
or other structure so that the display surface is parallel with the
plane of the wall. Signs painted on an exterior of a wall shall be
deemed to be wall signs subject to this chapter. They shall advertise
only the permitted use, products, or service on the premises on which
they are displayed.
WINDOW SIGN
A permanent sign painted onto a windowpane inside a window
solely for the purpose or effect of identifying a building or business
from the sidewalk or street.