As used in this Article, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings herein:
(a) “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.
(b) Other Definitions.
(1) “Banner” means a nonrigid cloth, plastic or canvas sign typically related to a special event or promotion. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "banner" shall not include official flags of public entities, or civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations.
(Ord. 7-2002. Passed 3-19-02.)
(2) "Canopy" means a structure separate from, but associated by use with the principal building, which 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. No posts on canopy signs can be set in the right of way.
(Ord. 51-2019. Passed 10-1-19.)
(3) “Changeable copy sign" means a sign which, in whole or in part, provides for periodic changes in the material or message composing the sign. This definition includes both electronically and manually changeable signs.
(4) "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.
(5) “Freestanding sign” means a sign which is wholly independent of any building for support.
(6) “Highway Sign“ means a freestanding sign located within 3,000 feet from the center line of a limited access arterial highway. Such sign shall be so located so as to be primarily visible from such highway.
(7) “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.
(8) "Off-premises sign" means any sign that identifies or provides information related to a good, service or event that is not located on the property where such sign is located.
(9) “Permanent sign” means a sign intended to be erected or used, or in fact which is used for time period in excess of ninety (90) days.
(10) “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:
A. “Folding portable sign” meaning a sign constructed of wood or other durable material which can be folded or collapsed for ease of transport.
(11) “Projecting sign” means a sign which extends outward perpendicular to the building face.
(Ord. 7-2002. Passed 3-19-02.)
(Ord. 27-2015. Passed 7-7-15.)
(13) “Trailer sign” meaning a sign that is constructed on a chassis intended for the mounting of wheels, thereby permitting the sign to be moved.
(14) “Vending machine sign” means a sign installed by the manufacturer on a fuel pump, vending machine, or similar outdoor object.
(15) “Wall sign” means a sign attached to a building face, with the exposed face in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall. Wall signs include painted murals, messages, graphics and other designs painted along with any letters or numerals mounted directly on buildings.
(16) “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.