For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BILLBOARD. A sign larger than 200 square feet in area which is designed to advertise products, services or businesses not located on the premises on which the sign is located. A sign shall not be considered a BILLBOARD, unless the sign is designed with a surface on which temporary poster panes or painted bulletin panels are mounted for the purpose of conveying a visual advertising message.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN. A sign identifying a project and/or the developer, realtor, architect, engineer, contractor(s), suppliers and the like involved in the construction on the property on which the sign is located.
FREESTANDING SIGN. A sign supported by one or more poles, posts or other structures, or supports that are permanently affixed to or anchored in the ground and that are independent from any building or other form of structural support.
HEIGHT OF SIGN. The vertical distance measured from the finish ground level grade to the highest point of the sign. Exaggerated or artificial berming to increase height of sign shall not be permitted.
NON-CONFORMING SIGN. A sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior to the adoption of this subchapter and all amendments, which now fails to conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions of this subchapter.
PARCEL. A tract of record, irrespective of ownership, that can be identified by legal description, independent of any other parcel of land, using documents on file in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder’s office.
READER BOARD. A sign containing a message for public display that is manually altered periodically.
ROOF SIGN. A sign which is erected upon or above any portion of a roof or parapet wall of a building and which is wholly or partially supported by the building.
SIGN AREA. The area of the sign shall only have the largest face counted in calculating its area. The largest portion of the sign that can be seen from a direction at any one time shall constitute a sign face. For example, cube signs shall have two sides counted as on face in calculating area. Pole covers and other embellishments shall not be included in the area of measurements; provided that there is not written advertising copy on such embellishments.
TEMPORARY/PORTABLE SIGN. An outdoor sign not affixed to a building nor permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, banners, signs attached to chassis designed to be transported by means of wheels (whether or not the wheels are removed is immaterial), A- or T-frame signs, inflatable signs, and signs painted on vehicles (including trailers) pared and visible from the public right-of-way, unless the vehicle is used in the normal day-to-day operations of the business occurring on the premises.
(Prior Code, § 11.01.100.020) (Ord. 2021-15, passed 12-20-2021)
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Definitions, see also § 11.01.010.040