For the purposes of this Chapter, signs shall be classified and defined by physical design or structure, and function or purpose as follows:
(a) Physical Characteristics.
(1) Abandoned Sign. A sign which identifies or advertises a business, lessor, service, owner, product, or activity no longer conducted on the premises for ninety (90) consecutive days, and/or for which no legal owner or proprietor is found on the premises.
(2) Animated Sign. A sign, which uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or to create a special effect or scene.
(3) Banner Sign. A sign made with fabric, plastic, paper, or similar light weight material with no frame. National and state flags and the official flag of any organization, institution or business shall not be considered banners.
(4) Billboards/Off-Premise Sign. A sign, permanent or temporary, that is advertising, promoting, or identifying an establishment, merchandise, event, service or entertainment that is not sold, produced, manufactured or furnished at the property on which the sign is located.
(5) Building Marker. Letters, words, or insignia cut into the building surface, or otherwise permanently mounted on the building, at the time of construction with the name or address of the building, date of construction, or to convey a memorial or similar message.
(6) Canopy or Awning Sign. A sign on or attached to the awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door entrance or window.
(7) Changeable Copy Sign. A sign on which the message or graphics is not permanently affixed to the structure, framing or background and is designed to be periodically replaced or covered manually or by electronic or mechanical devices. Examples are a bulletin board and announcement board.
(8) Electronic Message Board Sign. A sign with a fixed or changing display or message composed of a series of lights that may be changed automatically and/or remotely through electronic or mechanical means.
(9) Face of Sign. The area of a sign on which the copy is placed.
(10) Festoons. A string of ribbons, tinsel, small flags, pinwheels or the like.
(11) Flashing Sign. A sign, other than a changeable copy sign or animated sign, which contains an intermittent or sequential flashing light source, used primarily to attract attention.
(12) Freestanding Sign. A sign supported by one or more uprights, posts, columns, or vertical structures or supports affixed to the ground and not attached to any part of the building.
(13) Illuminated Sign. A sign with an artificial light source which internally or externally illuminates the sign.
(14) Marquee Sign. A sign attached to or supported by a permanent roof-like structure or canopy of rigid materials supported by and extending from the façade of a building.
(15) Menu Board. A sign listing the services or goods sold by the business, the price thereof, and which may include incidental advertising or the business logo. A "menu board" shall not be counted as a sign under Chapter 1149 so long as it complies with the following requirements:
A. It is constructed as an accessory use to a "drive-up service window" or "drive-thru";
B. The menu board does not face the municipal right-of-way but faces a side or rear property line;
C. No more than two (2) menu boards for each "drive-up service window" are permitted; and
D. It complies with all other requirements, as applicable, for a wall sign or freestanding sign as set forth in this Chapter.
(16) Non-conforming Sign. A sign which was erected legally but which no longer complies with current sign restrictions and regulations.
(17) Pole Sign. A permanent freestanding sign which is affixed, attached or erected on a pole.
(18) Portable Sign. A sign that is designed to be transported on wheels, skids, a bench, runners, brackets or has a frame to which wheels, skids, runners, brackets or similar mechanical devices are or can be attached.
(19) Projecting Sign. A sign, other than a flat wall sign, which is attached to and projects more than twelve (12) inches from a building wall or other structure.
(20) Roof Sign. A sign erected on, above or over the roof of a building.
(21) Rotating Sign. A sign, or any portion thereof, which moves in a revolving or similar manner.
(22) Wall Sign. A sign on the surface or on the outside wall of any building, or erected parallel thereto, which does not extend more than twelve (12) inches therefrom and which does not project above the roof line or beyond the corner of the building.
(23) Window Sign. A sign that is attached to, affixed to, painted on, or located within two (2) feet inside of a window and exposed to public view outside of the building.
(b) Function.
(24) Building Sign. A sign attached to any part of a building including but not limited to wall, awning, canopy, marquee and projecting signs.
(25) Instructional (Incidental) Sign. A sign that instructs employees, customers or users as to specific parking requirements; the location of, or regulations pertaining to, specific activities on the site or in the building; specific services offered; or methods of payments accepted.
(26) Name Plate. A non-electric sign indicating only the name and address of the person, business, profession or activity occupying the lot or building.
(27) Temporary Sign. A sign which is designed to be used only temporarily and is not permanently, or intended to be permanently, attached to a building, structure or on the ground.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)