For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. Signs to guide traffic to visitor parking areas, loading areas, entrance and exit drives, and the like.
EXTERIOR SIGNS. Signs mounted to the exterior of any wall, building, or structure and free-standing signs mounted on open property.
FLUSH-MOUNTED SIGNS. Signs mounted flat against a building, structure, or wall and not projecting beyond the surface of the building, structure, or wall.
FREE-STANDING SIGNS. Signs mounted on posts or similar supports.
OFF PREMISE SIGNS or BILLBOARDS. Signs advertising goods or services not offered on the same lot on which the signs are located.
PERMANENT SIGNS. Signs which remain in place for more than 60 days.
PROJECTED SIGNS. Signs mounted at an angle from the building, structure, or wall to which it is attached or mounted to extend beyond the face of the building, structure, or wall to which it is attached.
ROOF SIGNS. Signs painted on or mounted to the roof of a building.
TEMPORARY SIGNS. Signs which remain in place for less than 60 days.
WALL SIGNS. Signs painted on or mounted flat against a building, structure, or wall.
WINDOW SIGNS. Signs mounted on the interior of a building to a window so that it may be seen from the exterior.
(Ord. 1227-98, passed 1-12-1999)