As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given herein:
(a) “Awning” means a nonstructural hood or cover that projects from the wall of a building and which is generally intended to provide shading from direct sunlight.
(b) “Banner” means a nonrigid cloth, plastic or canvas sign typically related to a special event or promotion.
(c) “Billboard” means an outdoor sign exceeding sixty square feet in area.
(d) “Canopy” means a projection from a building made from any material, which is cantilevered, suspended or supported on columns intended only for shelter or ornamentation.
(e) “Flashing” means a sign or graphic which in any manner, as a whole or in part, physically changes in light intensity or gives the appearance of such change.
(f) “Ground sign” means a freestanding detached sign whose support structure is embedded in the ground.
(g) “Interior sign” means a sign which is not in any manner physically affixed to or painted on the glass or other structural component of the window but which is on the interior of the premises and clearly visible through the window from the exterior of the premises.
(h) “Joint identification sign” means a sign intended to provide the identity or name, whether through logo, type, graphics or other symbols for two or more uses within one building or on the property or the name of the building or its address for property occupied by two or more businesses.
(i) “Marquee” means a canopy that provides additional loading for graphics.
(j) “Message center” means a display capable of transmitting variable information to the public, such as the date, time and temperature, public service messages or a wide variety of promotional announcements.
(k) “Moving signs” means any sign, all of any part of which physically moves up or down or sideways, revolves, or is animated so as to give the appearance of movement.
(l) “Pennant” means a triangular shaped banner.
(m) “Permanent sign” means a sign intended to be erected and used or in fact which is used for a time period in excess of one year.
(n) “Portable sign” means a sign designed or constructed in such a manner that it can be moved or relocated without involving any structural or support changes.
(o) “Projecting name plate” means a sign indicating only the name and/or address of an occupant which extends outward perpendicular to the building face.
(p) “Roof line” means the lowest point of a roof which is closest to the ground.
(q) “Roof sign” means a sign erected upon the roof of a building, any portion which is above the roof line of the building.
(r) “Sign” means a name, identification, description, display or illustration which is affixed to or upon a building, structure, parcel or lot and which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business. The word “sign(s)” as used throughout this chapter means sign(s) that are externally visible from adjacent properties or streets. Signage that is placed internally within a structure or building that is not externally visible shall be excluded from sign regulations.
(s) “Streamer” means a ribbon-shaped or cord-like rope which may have pennants and/or banners attached which is stretched or hung between two or more supports.
(t) “Temporary sign” means a sign intended to be used and in fact used for a time period of one year or less.
(u) “Wall sign” means a sign attached to a building face, with the exposed face thereof in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall. Wall signs include messages, graphics and other designs painted along with any letters or numerals mounted or painted on buildings and any extensions thereon.
(v) “Window sign” means a sign, graphic, poster, symbol or other identifications which is physically affixed to or painted on the glass or other structure component of the window.
(Ord. C85-01. Passed 12-3-01.)