The following terms, as used in this chapter, shall have the meanings stated. All measured distances expressed in feet shall be to the nearest tenth of a foot. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Awning Sign. A building sign attached to, affixed to, or painted on an awning.
Banner Sign. A sign made of fabric or other similar nonrigid material with no enclosing framework or electrical components that is supported or anchored on two or more edges or at all four corners.
Billboard. An off-premises sign intended by the sign owner to be available for sale, lease, or rental for the purpose of promoting any commercial activity which is not situated on the same property as the billboard or of promoting any product or service which is not primarily available on the same property as the billboard; and incidentally used for the display of public service messages.
Building Sign. A building sign is attached to or supported by a building whether it is the wall, window, or roof of the building. This sign type includes awning, canopy, marquee, projecting, roof, and wall signs.
Canopy Sign. A building sign attached to, affixed to, or painted on a canopy.
Double-Faced Sign. A sign with two identical faces that is designed so only one face can be viewed at one time. Only one side of a double face or V-type sign structure shall be used in computing total surface area, provided the maximum angle between faces of double-faced or V-type signs is 45 degrees.
Electronic Message Center (EMC). A sign that can display words, symbols, figures, or images that can be electronically changed by remote or automatic means.
Flag. Any fabric or flexible material attached to or designed to be flown from a flagpole or other similar structure.
Freestanding Sign. A sign on a frame, pole, or other, support structure not attached to any building. This sign type includes pylon, post and arm, and monument signs.
Internal Wayfinding. A sign used to aid customers in circulation within parking areas for multifamily or non-residential uses. These signs could come in the form of monument, pylon, post and arm, or wall sign types.
Marquee Sign. Any building sign attached to a marquee, a permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building or extending along and projecting beyond the wall of the building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.
Menu Board. A freestanding menu sign oriented to the drive-through lane for a restaurant, coffee shop, or other establishment.
Monument Sign. A freestanding sign supported primarily by an internal structural framework or integrated into landscaping or other solid structural features other than support poles.
Mural. All or any portion of artwork upon the exterior wall of a building or other structure which would not constitute a sign under this section.
Off-Premise Sign. A sign whose message is unrelated to the premises or the activity and use occurring on the premises on which the sign is located.
On-Premise Sign. A sign whose message is related to the premises or the activity and use occurring on the premises on which the sign is located.
Permanent Sign. A sign structure that is intended for permanent display due to the construction, materials, placement, or installation. See also “building” and “freestanding sign” definitions.
Post and Arm Sign. A type of freestanding sign supported by a post and arm.
Projecting Sign. A type of building sign extending outward from the face of the building.
Pylon Sign. A freestanding sign supported by two posts so that the sign and supports are finished to grade by encasing the posts in a material consistent with the sign.
Roof Sign. Any single or double-faced signs mounted upon the roof of a building. This also includes signs painted or displayed directly upon the roof surface.
Rotating Sign. A sign that revolves, rotates, or mechanically moves.
Sign. A device, structure, or fixture which communicates a message using words, graphics, letters, figures, symbols, trademarks, or other visual representations. Painted wall designs or patterns are not considered signs.
Temporary Sign. A sign intended to display either commercial or non-commercial messages of a transitory or temporary nature. Portable signs or any sign not permanently embedded in the ground, or not permanently affixed to a building or sign structure that is permanently embedded in the ground, are considered temporary signs.
Wall Sign. A building sign mounted flat against a wall or painted on the wall of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the face of the wall.
Window Sign. A sign posted, painted, placed, or affixed to the interior or exterior of a window.