For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
A-FRAME SIGN (SANDWICH BOARD SIGN). A freestanding sign which is ordinarily in the shape of an “A” or some variation thereof, which is readily moveable, and is not permanently attached to the ground or any structure.
AWNING. A shelter projecting from and supported by the exterior wall of a building and composed of a covering of rigid or nonrigid materials and/or fabric on a supporting framework that may be either permanent or retractable.
AWNING SIGN. A sign displayed on or attached flat against the surface or surfaces of an awning. The entire awning shall be included in the sign area calculation when the awning is backlit and the awning material exhibits the characteristics of luminosity obtained by means of a source of illumination.
BANNER or FEATHER SIGN. A ground-mounted or building-mounted banner, pennant, flag, or similar type of sign on fabric or similar material.
BUILDING SIGN. A wall, projecting/hanging, window, or roof sign.
CANOPY; ATTACHED. A multi-sided overhead structure supported by attachments to a building on one or more sides and either cantilevered from such building or also supported by columns at additional points.
CANOPY; FREESTANDING. A multi-sided overhead structure supported by columns, but not enclosed by walls, which is installed as a permanent building structure under which vehicles can be driven.
DIGITAL SIGNS. Include signs that display text that is updated, and signs that have discrete lights or elements to display text, a symbol, or an object.
FREESTANDING SIGN. A sign which is supported by a separate independent structure and is not attached to or supported by any other building or structure.
MONUMENT SIGN. A ground-mounted sign supported from grade with a solid base that is at least 75% of the width of the sign. A MONUMENT SIGN can also be supported with multiple architectural-designed posts. Single posts are prohibited.
NON-CONFORMING SIGN. A sign which was erected legally but which does not comply with currently applicable sign restrictions and regulations.
OFF-PREMISES SIGN. Any sign used for the purpose of displaying, advertising, identifying, or directing attention to a business, service, activity, or place, including products offered for sale or sold on premises other than on the premises where such sign is displayed.
PROJECTING SIGN. A sign which is attached to the wall, overhang, or awning of a building and which projects more than 12 inches beyond the wall, overhang, or awning of the building.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Land that is open and accessible as of right to the public and typically designed for travel by vehicle, on foot, or other mode of transportation. PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY does not have an assigned tax lot on the County Assessor’s maps.
SIGN. An identification, description, illustration, or device which is affixed to or represented, directly or indirectly, upon a building, structure, or land, and which directs attention to a product, place, activity, person, institution, or business.
SIZE. The aggregate area of all sign display surfaces located on a single structure, but excluding posts and base that are without attached identification, description, or illustration. Two surfaces parallel and back to back on the same structure, such as, a projecting sign or two-sided monument sign, shall be considered a single display surface.
TEMPORARY SIGN. Any sign which is not permanently installed to or affixed to any sign structure or building, and is accessory to an event, election, government or institutional sponsored activity, lease, rental, or sale of limited, fixed duration. A TEMPORARY SIGN does not include an A-frame sign as identified above.
WALL SIGN. A sign attached to or painted on a wall of a building with a display surface which projects no more than 12 inches from the surface of the wall and not higher than the lowest roof edge above the building wall to which it is attached.
WINDOW SIGN. A sign attached to the inside or outside of a window and seen from the outside.
(Ord. 314, passed 9-5-2017)