For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“Classification By Functional Type.”
(1) “Aerial sign.” Any balloon, or other airborne flotation device which is tethered to the ground or to a building or other structure which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered.
(2) “Changeable copy sign.” A portion of a wall mounted, free-standing or center identification sign designed to accommodate frequent message changes. “Changeable copy signs” include the following:
(a) Electronically or electrically controlled signs; see § 1328.17; and
(b) Manually changed message signs.
(3) “Directional or instructional sign.” Any sign which indicates instructions for use, the direction or specific location of an object, person, institution, organization, business or event which does not include information regarding product lines or services. Directional signs can include: entry, exit and similar traffic control signs.
(4) “Drive-thru sign.” A free-standing, one sided sign which is located at or close to the stacking spaces for a drive-thru.
(5) “Free-standing sign.” Any sign independently supported by the ground or mounted on a decorative wall or fence.
(6) “Identification sign.” A sign which, by symbol or name, identifies the area, location (by street number) or premises where such sign is located or to which it is affixed. “Identification signs” may include the following: residential or industrial development identification signs, including signs that identify a development, subdivision, neighborhood, apartment structure or complex; and other developments used solely for residential or industrial purposes.
(7) “Neon sign.” A sign formed from neon lamps containing neon gas.
(8) “Off-premises sign.” A sign which contains either a message or symbols which does not relate to the premises where such sign is located or to which it is affixed.
(9) “Portable sign.” Any sign which is movable and which is not permanently attached to the ground, a structure or other signs, and is designed or constructed in such a manner that it can be moved or relocated without involving any structural or support changes. “Portable signs” would also include any sign which is supported by an “A-frame” or “T-frame” base which is designed to be easily movable.
(10) “Projecting sign.” Any sign which is attached to or supported by a building or structure and extending perpendicular from said building or structure a distance of more than 18 inches, Including: “Awning/canopy sign.” Is any sign that is mounted, painted or otherwise applied on or attached to an awning or a canopy.
(11) “Roof mounted sign.” Any sign which is mounted on the roof of a building or which is wholly dependent upon a building for support and which projects above the parapet of a building with a flat roof, the eave line of a building with a gambrel, gable or hip roof or the deck line of a building with a mansard roof.
(12) “Temporary sign.” A sign of any type, which is placed for a specified period of time, intended to announce special events, promotions, sales and the like, which are constructed of poster board, cardboard, masonite, plywood or plastic material and mounted to wood, metal or wire frames or supports. “Temporary signs” may include, by way of example, the following:
(a) A sign related to a special event on the site such as real estate sales, construction sites, off-premises events, special merchandise sales and the like;
(b) Window signs constructed of paper, cloth or similar expendable material, including signs incorporated with a display of merchandise, a display relating to services offered or a special sale or promotion which is located inside a structure mounted on or near a window, intended to be viewed from outside the structure; and
(c) Residential personal messages including school achievements or announcements or other announcement or messages that are not derogative in content.
(13) “Wall sign.” Any sign which is affixed to, painted on, or carved into any exterior wall.
(14) “Window sign.” Any sign painted on, displayed from or installed inside a window for purposes of viewing from outside the building.
“Frontage.”
(1) “Building frontage.” The facade of a building which contains the main public entry or is the facade of a building that is parallel to and facing a public street. If a building has more than one building frontage, the shorter frontage shall be used to calculate sign area.
(2) “Lot frontage.” The length of the front lot line measured at the street right- of-way line between side lot lines.
“Sign.” Any object, device, display, graphic, structure, or part thereof, which is situated indoors or outdoors or is attached to, painted on or displayed from a building or structure in order to direct, attract attention to or announce an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images.
(Ord. 15-15, passed 6-15-2015)