(A) Advertising sign. A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity or product, service, profession, activity, or entertainment not conducted, sold, or offered upon the premises where such sign is located.
(B) Business sign. A sign which directs attention to a business, profession, commodity or product, service, activity, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered upon the premises where such sign is located.
(C) Nameplate sign. An unlighted sign which states only the name and title, or address, or both, of the occupant of the lot where the sign is located.
(D) Directional sign. A sign indicating the direction to churches, schools, hospitals, parks, scenic or historic sites, or other such public places, including off-street parking and transportation terminals. Such signs shall contain only the name and address of the public place.
(E) Temporary construction sign. A sign identifying the name and address of the building or uses, the developers, and architect.
(F) Real estate sign. Sign advertising the property on which it is located for sale, rent, or lease.
(G) Public signs. Signs and notices erected by, or at the direction of, an authorized government official.
(H) Private signs. Signs erected other than by, or at the direction of, an authorized government official.
(I) Identification sign. A permanent sign announcing the name of a park, or other publicly owned or operated structure or facility located on the premises at major entrances, and limited to announcing only the name of the structure, facility, or development; the owners or developers; and the date of its establishment.
(J) Projecting sign. A sign which is attached to the building wall and extends more than 18 inches from the face of such a wall.
(K) Roof sign. Sign erected on, or over, the roof of a building.
(L) Freestanding sign. Sign erected on poles or other supports wholly or partially independent of a building for support.
(M) Wall sign. Sign erected parallel to the face or outside wall of a building, and supported throughout its entire length by the building and not projecting more than 18 inches from the building.
(N) Suspended sign. A sign suspended beneath a canopy or marquee.
(O) Illuminated sign. A sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs, or outlines illuminated by electric lighting or luminous tubes as part of the sign.
(P) Indirectly illuminated sign. An illuminated, nonflashing sign whose illumination is derived entirely from an external, artificial source that is arranged and designed to prevent a visual traffic hazard or create a nuisance on adjoining property.
(Q) Flashing sign. A sign, the illumination of which is not kept constant in intensity at all times when in use, and which exhibits sudden or marked changes in light or color effects. Illuminated signs which indicate time, temperature, weather, or similar information shall not be considered flashing signs.
(1996 Code, § 155.091) (Ord. passed 5-21-1984; Ord. 11-21-2005)