For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADVERTISING AREA. The total surface area capable of displaying letters, words or symbols within a frame, and shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The surface area of a sign composed of only letters, words or symbols shall be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the entire parameter, creating a rectangle capable of encompassing such grouping of letters, words or symbols. Three-dimensional or multifaceted signs shall be calculated as the maximum rectangular area visible from any single direction, at any point in time, encompassing the entire object.
BILLBOARD. A freestanding sign with an advertising area of more than 50 square feet but not more than 300 square feet which is supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground.
OFF-PREMISES SIGN. Any sign with a maximum advertising area of 50 square feet not located on the same property for which the advertisement is intended.
ON-PREMISES SIGN. Any sign with a maximum advertising area of 100 square feet located on the same property for which the advertisement is intended.
PORTABLE SIGN. Any sign with a maximum square footage of 32 square feet and which is not permanently anchored to the ground or permanently mounted to a building, and which is capable of being moved from location to location.
SIGN. Any permanent object, including its structure and component parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention to the subject matter for advertising or other purposes, and does not include paint on the surface of a building relating to the activity conducted in the building.
TEMPORARY SIGN. Any sign, banner, pendant, valance or other advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, paper, wallboards or other light materials, with or without frames, which may only be displayed not more than 30 days within a calendar year.
(Prior Code, § S-3-1.1)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 9-29-1 and 9-30-3