Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES/ELEMENTS
Those portions of a building or structure that account for
its unique style and character, including roofline, entrances, windows
and decorative details such as cornices, brackets, balustrades, friezes,
moldings, pilasters, sills, lintels, etc.
ARCHITECTURAL BAY
A part of a building marked off by vertical elements, such
as columns or pilasters. An opening or recess in a wall.
ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY
An appearance which retains the architectural features/elements
of a building and conforms to the requirements for visual compatibility,
massing, proportion and scale, proportion of facades, character of
facades and proportion of openings.
BANNER
A graphic composed of a logo or design on a lightweight material
either enclosed or not enclosed in a rigid frame and secured or mounted
to allow movement caused by the atmosphere.
BOX SIGN
A sign that is usually rectangular, resembling a "box" and
attached to the outside of building or storefront, covered in plastic
or PVC material with graphics applied.
BUILDING MASS
The three-dimensional bulk of a structure: height, width
and depth.
BUILDING PROPORTION
The width-to-height relationship of one building part to
another building part or of one building to another.
BUILDING SCALE
The relationship of a particular building, in terms of building
mass, to other area buildings.
CHANNEL LETTER SIGN
Individually illuminated letters and graphics mounted on
a building facade, including face-lit and reverse channel halo letters,
and individual letters illuminated by neon tubing placed behind the
letters.
FACADE
Any exterior building face or wall.
FENESTRATION
The design and placement of windows in a building.
MZDR
Refers to the Municipal Zoning Regulations and is used throughout
this document to refer the reader to specific sections of the Municipal
Zoning Code.
PERMANENT WINDOW GRAPHIC
Any sign made of a material other than paper or cardboard
that is visible from the window area or that is applied or adhered
directly to the window glazing or etched into that glazing.
PRINCIPAL FACADE
The facade(s) of a building that front on major streets and/or
which are intended to contain the primary entrance to a building.
PUBLIC NUISANCE
In addition to the items set forth in PM 302.0, "public nuisance"
shall include any structure that is in a state of dilapidation, deterioration
or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded; open, vacant, partially
or completely deliberately unrented or unused or abandoned; damaged
by fire to the extent so as not to provide shelter; in danger of collapse
or failure; and dangerous to anyone on or near the premises.
SIDEWALK SIGN
A portable, outdoor sign that consists of two signboards
that are hinged together at the top, which is carried or moved about
without having to detach the sign from a secure anchoring device set
in the ground or to a building. Said signs are also known as "A-frame"
signs and "sandwich board" signs.
SIGN
Any announcement, display or illustration used to advertise
or promote the interest of any person or product when the same is
placed in a position to be seen by the general public from any street
or public way.
SIGN FASCIA
The natural frame created by a building's architectural
elements to accommodate a sign without obscuring any doors, windows,
transoms, entrances or decorative detail.
STREET FURNITURE
Functional elements of the streetscape, including, but not
limited to, curbs, lighting fixtures, trash receptacles, benches,
and planters.
STREETSCAPE
The individual natural and man-made elements that constitute
the physical makeup of a street and that, as a group, define its character.
TEMPORARY WINDOW GRAPHIC
Any sign visible from the window display area or adhered
to window or door glazing, other than permanent window graphics, including
community flyers, signs advertising a sale or promotion, or any other
nonprofessionally manufactured sign. All paper and cardboard signs
are considered to be temporary window graphics. No temporary graphics
may be adhered to the exterior of a building.
VISUAL COMPATIBILITY
The design of building which is sufficiently consistent with
other current streetscape improvements. The repair, alteration or
renovation of a building in a manner in which such work is consistent
with the current streetscape improvements in regards to its architectural
features, its scale, mass, proportions, materials and colors.
WALL GRAPHIC
A sign attached to the surface of, and whose plane is parallel
to, the plane of the exterior wall of a building.
WORK
Any physical change made to the exterior of a property or
structure to increase its value and utility, or to enhance its appearance,
including, but not limited to, the following: site work, new construction,
additions, alterations, exterior restorations, cleaning, lighting,
new or replacement signage, painting, street furniture and landscaping.
ZONING BOARD
The Township of Maplewood Zoning Board of Adjustment.