For the purpose of the following regulations, the following definitions shall apply:
ABANDONED SIGN. See OBSOLETE SIGN.
AWNING OR CANOPY SIGN. A sign affixed flat against the surface of an awning. An AWNING or CANOPY is a retractable or fixed shelter on a supporting framework that projects from the exterior wall of a building.
BANNER SIGN. A sign made of fabric, plastic or other non-rigid material without an enclosing structural framework.
BILLBOARD. A sign which contains a message unrelated to a business, activity or service conducted on the premises, or to a commodity not sold or offered upon the premises where such sign is located.
CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS. A sign on which the message is changed mechanically, electronically or manually, including time/temperature signs.
CORNER PARCEL. A lot at the intersection of two public streets.
DAY. For the purpose of these regulations, a calendar day rather than a business day.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A sign which gives directions, instructions or facility information for the use on the lot on which the sign is located, such as parking or exit and entrance signs. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS shall be limited to traffic control functions.
FREESTANDING SIGN. A permanently affixed sign which is erected upon or supported by the ground on one or more poles, uprights or braces with a mounting structure width less than 50% of the sign face width, including pole or pylon signs.
GROUND OR MONUMENT SIGN. A three-dimensional, self-supporting, base-mounted freestanding sign with a base width that is at least 50% of the sign face width, consisting of two or more sides extending up from the base.
GOVERNMENT SIGN. A sign constructed, placed or maintained by the federal, state or local government or a sign that is required to be constructed, placed or maintained by the federal, state or local government either directly or to enforce a property owner’s rights.
MARQUEE SIGN. A sign affixed flat against the surface of a marquee. A MARQUEE is a permanent structure constructed of rigid materials that project from the exterior wall of a building.
MOTOR VEHICLE SIGN. A sign measuring more than two square feet in size that is mounted, placed, written or painted on a vehicle or trailer, whether motor-driven or not.
OBSOLETE SIGN. A sign that no longer advertises a valid business, product, service, activity, owner or lessor or is vacated for 60 days or a sign support structure with no signage for more than six months.
OFF-PREMISES SIGN. See BILLBOARD SIGN.
POLE OR PYLON SIGN. See FREESTANDING SIGN.
PORTABLE SIGN. A sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently attached to the ground, a structure or a building, including signs with wheels, A-frame signs, signs mounted on vehicles for advertising purposes, hot-air and gas filled balloons, pennants, streamers, ribbons, pinwheels, non-governmental flags and searchlights.
POSTER PANEL SIGNS. A sign that is located outside of a business on a daily basis for the purpose of providing the public with information about the business (e.g., products and services offered, daily specials and the like). POSTER PANEL SIGNS include sandwich signs and “A” frame signs.
PROJECTING SIGN. A sign, other than a wall sign, that is affixed to any building or wall and whose leading edge extends more than 12 inches beyond such building or wall.
ROOF LINE. The top edge of a roof or parapet wall, whichever is higher, but excluding any cupolas, chimneys or other minor projections. The roofline is the highest point of the roof surface if a flat roof; to the deck of mansard roofs, and to the mean height level between eaves and ridge of gable, hip and gambrel roofs.
ROOF SIGN. A sign erected above the roof line of a building.
SIGN. A name, identification, description, display or illustration, which is affixed to, painted or represented directly or indirectly upon a building, or other outdoor surface which directs attention to or is designed or intended to direct attention to the sign face or to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business. SIGNS located completely within an enclosed building, and not exposed to view from a street, must not be considered a sign. Each display surface of a sign or sign face must be considered to be a sign.
SIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE. The Planning Commission of the City of Grand Blanc.
TEMPORARY SIGN. A sign, banner or other advertising device constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, plastic or other light temporary material, with or a without structural frame, that is not permanently attached to the ground or a structure or any other sign intended for a limited period of display but not including decorative display for holidays or public demonstration.
TENANT. An occupant of land or premises who occupies, uses, and enjoys real property for a fixed time, usually through a lease arrangement with the property owner and with the owner’s consent.
UMBRELLA SIGN. A sign or other advertising printed or otherwise attached to an umbrella, including umbrellas used in outdoor seating areas.
WALL SIGN. A sign painted or attached directly to and parallel to the exterior wall of a building and which projects from that surface less than 12 inches at all points.
WINDOW SIGN. A sign installed inside a window and intended to be viewed from the outside.
(Ord. 1707-01, passed 7-12-2017; Ord. 1906-01, passed 7-24-2019)