As used in this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings herein:
(a) "Awning" means a hood or cover that projects from the wall of a building and which can be retracted, folded or collapsed against the face of the supporting building.
(b) "Banner" means a nonrigid cloth, plastic or canvas sign typically related to a special event or promotion.
(c) "Canopy" means a structure separate from, but associated by use with the principal building. Such structure is supported independently by posts or columns, is open on all sides, and is intended only for shelter or ornamentation. A "canopy sign" is a sign that is attached to or a part of the roof of such a structure.
(d) "Directional sign" means any sign which indicates the direction or specific location of an institution, organization or business, which does not include advertising or any information regarding product lines or services offered.
(e) "Flashing" means a sign or graphic which in any manner, as a whole or in part, physically changes in light intensity or gives the appearance of such change.
(f) "Freestanding sign" means a sign erected on a pole, poles, pillars, or posts and which is wholly independent of any building for support.
(g) "Joint Identification sign" means a sign intended to provide the identity or name, for two or more uses within one building or on one property or the name of the building or its address for property occupied by two or more businesses.
(h) “Moving signs” means any sign, all or any part of which physically moves or is animated so as to give the appearance of movement.
(i) “Pennant” means a triangular-shaped banner.
(j) "Permanent subdivision identification sign" means those signage features specifically related to the denotation of a major entrance or entrances to a subdivision.
(k) "Permanent sign" means a sign intended to be erected, displayed or used, or in fact which is used for time period in excess of one (1) year.
(l) "Portable sign" means a sign designed or constructed in such a manner that it can be moved or relocated without involving any structural or support changes and shall include:
(1) “Trailer sign” meaning a sign that is constructed on a chassis intended for the mounting of wheels, thereby permitting the sign to be moved forward.
(2) "Folding portable sign" meaning a sign constructed of wood or other durable material which can be folded or collapsed for ease of transport.
(m) "Projecting sign" means a sign which extends outward perpendicular to the building face.
(n) "Roof sign" means any sign erected upon or completely over the roof of any building.
(o) "Sign" means any device for visual communication which is designed, intended, or used to convey a message, advertise, inform or otherwise direct attention to a person, institution, organization, activity, business, place, object or product. Signs that are placed internally within a structure or building that are not externally visible shall be excluded from the sign regulations of this Ordinance. Signs erected by the local, state or federal government for the purposes of discharging in any normal governmental function, such as traffic control or safety, are likewise excluded from the regulations of this chapter.
(p) "Streamer" means a ribbon-shaped or cord-like rope which may have pennants and/or banners attached which is stretched or hung between two (2) or more supports.
(q) "Temporary sign" means a sign intended to be displayed, or in fact displayed, for a time period of less than one (1) year.
(r) "Wall sign" means a sign attached to a building face, with the exposed face thereof in a plane parallel to the plan of the wall. Wall signs include painted murals, messages, graphics and other designs painted along with any letters or numerals mounted directly on buildings.
(s) "Window sign" means a sign, graphic, poster, symbol or other identification which is physically affixed to or painted on the glass or other structural component of the window.