Where terms are not defined in this chapter and are defined in other chapters of this Zoning Code, they shall have the same meanings ascribed to them as in those chapters. Undefined terms shall have ascribed to them their meanings as found in the latest edition of Merriam Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language or such as the context herein may imply.
A. Back-to-Back Sign means an off-premises sign consisting of two sign facings oriented in opposite directions with not more than two faces per sign facing.
B. Directional Sign means a sign erected for the convenience of the public, such as for directing traffic movement, parking, or identifying rest rooms, public telephones, walkways and other similar features or facilities, and bearing no advertising message.
C. Double Faced Sign means an off-premises sign with two adjacent faces oriented in the same direction and not more than 10 feet apart at the nearest point between the two faces.
D. Facing means that portion of an off-premises sign upon which advertising is affixed or painted and which is visible in only one direction at one time.
E. Freestanding Sign means an off-premises sign erected on a free-standing framework supported and affixed by one or more uprights or braces in or upon the ground.
F. Multiple Faced Sign means an off-premises sign comprised of sections which rotate to display a series of advertisements, each advertisement being displayed for at least six (6) seconds continuously without movement; the duration of movement of sections between advertisements not exceeding two (2) seconds. For determination of permit fees, the total area of each display shall be calculated (i.e., 3 displays at 300 square feet each totals 900 square feet of sign area).
G. Official Sign means a sign erected by a governmental agency or its designee, setting forth information pursuant to law.
H. Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Sign (billboard) means a sign, including the supporting sign structure, which is visible from a street or highway and advertises goods or services not usually located on the premises and/or property upon which the sign is located. The following shall not be considered an off-premise sign for the purposes of this chapter:
1. Directional or official signs authorized by law
2. Temporary signs
3. On-premises signs
I. On-Premises Sign means a sign which advertises the primary goods or services sold or taking place upon the premises on which the sign is located.
J. Real Estate Sign means a temporary sign advertising the real estate upon which the sign is located as being for rent, lease or sale.
K. Roof Mounted Sign means an off-premises sign attached to the roof of a building.
L. Sign Area means:
1. Measurement of sign area. The surface area of a sign shall be computed as including the entire area within a continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the sign display, including any frame or border. The area of signs composed of individual letters, numerals or other devices shall be the sum of the areas of the smallest rectangles or other geometric figures encompassing the message.
2. Sign face area. Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of all the faces shall be included in determining the area of the sign.
M. V Type Sign means an off-premises sign structure which consists of multiple sign facings placed at angles to each other, oriented in different directions and not exceeding 10 feet apart at the nearest point to each other.
N. Wall Sign means an off-premises sign attached to the wall of a building or structure.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)