As used in chapter 5, article B, "Sign Regulations", of this title, the following definitions shall apply. The general definitions contained in article A of this chapter shall apply to all terms used in chapter 5, article B of this title that are not defined in this section.
ANIMATED SIGN: Any sign or part of a sign which, through the use of moving structural elements, flashing or sequential lights, lighting elements, or other automated method, results in movement, or the appearance of movement.
AWNING SIGN: A building sign placed on the surface of an awning.
BALLOON: An inflatable bag filled with gas or hot air and displayed in such a way as to attract attention to the premises on which it is located.
BANNER: A strip of flexible material, such as cloth, paper or plastic, securely fastened on all corners to a building or structure.
BILLBOARD: An off premises sign on which poster panels or bulletins are mounted. For purposes of this title, billboard signs are not considered freestanding signs or monument signs.
BUILDING SIGN: Any sign attached to a building or to an appurtenance of a building in any way.
CABINET SIGN: A sign constructed like a cabinet with a flat translucent face and structural and lighting components located within the cabinet.
CANOPY SIGN: A building sign attached to or in any way incorporated with the face, underside or roof of a canopy, marquee or any other similar building projection. Extensions of a flat topmost roof past a building wall are not considered canopies for purposes of this section.
CHANGEABLE COPY/CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN: A sign, or part of a sign, such as a reader board, where the copy is easily changed manually or by electronic means as specified in chapter 5, article B, "Sign Regulations", of this title.
COMMON SIGN: A sign that serves two (2) or more uses.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN: A sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
ELECTRONIC SIGN: A sign that displays a changing message through the use of an electronically controlled and illuminated medium. An "electronic sign" is considered an animated sign.
ENTRANCEWAY SIGN: A nonbuilding sign incorporated into or mounted on the face of, or affixed above or below an entranceway arch that extends over a walkway or driveway. Said sign type is intended to identify and direct traffic to a place, grounds, or parking lot.
FASCIA SIGN: A single faced building sign parallel to or at an angle of not more than forty five degrees (45°) from the wall of the building on which it is mounted. Such signs do not extend more than one foot (1') out from vertical walls nor more than one foot (1') out at the sign's closest point from nonvertical walls.
FLAG: A generally rectangular piece of fabric or vinyl displaying a name, insignia, logo or emblem.
FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign supported by one or more uprights or braces firmly and permanently anchored in or on the ground and not attached to any building or wall.
FREESTANDING WIDE BASE SIGN: A freestanding sign in which the uprights or braces are clad in a permanent material such that the entire base has a monolithic or columnar line that maintains essentially the same contour.
HAZARDOUS SIGN: A sign which, because of its construction or state of disrepair, may fall or cause possible injury to passersby, as determined by the city; a sign which, because of its location, color, illumination or animation, interferes with, obstructs the view of or is confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or a sign which makes use of the words "stop", "go slow", "caution", "drive in", "danger" or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a way as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A sign displaying the name, address, crest, insignia or trademark, occupation or profession of an occupant of a building or the name of any building on the premises.
ILLUMINATED SIGN: Any sign in which a source of light is used to make the message readable. An "illuminated sign" need not be an electronic sign.
INTEGRAL SIGN: A sign carved into stone, concrete or other building material or made of bronze, aluminum or other permanent type of construction and made a part of the building to which it is attached.
MASONRY WALL SIGN: An identification sign mounted on the face or inset into a fence or wall constructed of masonry materials. Such identification sign or set of two (2) signs shall identify one entity or one group of entities, such as identifying an office research park or industrial park.
MONUMENT SIGN: A permanent sign, not attached to a building, which is mounted low to the ground and does not exceed five feet (5') in height.
NONCONFORMING SIGN: A sign, other than a prohibited sign, that does not comply with the regulations of the zone in which it is located by reason of these or any other regulations adopted after the installation of the sign.
OBSOLETE SIGN: A sign, or any portion of a support for that sign, that advertises an activity, business, product or service no longer conducted.
OFF PREMISES SIGN: A sign that directs attention to a use conducted off the lot on which the sign is located.
ON PREMISES SIGN: A sign with the primary purpose of identifying or directing attention to the lot on which the sign is located.
PAINTED WALL SIGN: A sign painted directly on an exterior surface of a building other than the windows.
PARAPET SIGN: A fascia sign installed on a parapet or a parapet wall.
PERMITTED SIGN: A sign allowed in the zone in which it is listed, subject to compliance with the requirements of the sign regulations.
PLASTIC TRIM CAP LETTERS: A three-dimensional channel letter with a plastic or acrylic face affixed to the channel with a plastic trim piece.
POLITICAL SIGN: A sign promoting candidates seeking public office, a political issue or containing other election information, such as "vote today". "Political signs" shall not be considered off premises signs.
PORCH SIGN: A sign that is mounted on a porch parallel to the main facade, pedestrian-scaled, and intended for viewing from the sidewalk.
PORTABLE SIGN: A sign not firmly and permanently anchored or secured to either a building or the ground and not expressly permitted in chapter 5, article B, "Sign Regulations", of this title.
POST SIGN: A sign that is mounted on a porch parallel to the main facade, pedestrian-scaled, and intended for viewing from the sidewalk.
POSTER: A temporary sign on a card or sheet of paper, plastic or other similar material.
PROHIBITED SIGN: A sign, other than a nonconforming sign, not permitted by this title.
PROJECTING SIGN: A building sign extending more than one foot (1') out from the wall of the building on which it is mounted. Subtypes include:
Banner: A fabric projecting sign located above the second floor windowsill and below the bottom of the roofline cornice or roofline if no cornice exists.
Storefront: A projecting sign installed on the ground floor street-facing facade of a building and located below the second floor windowsill.
Upper Level: A projecting sign made of solid durable materials located above the second floor windowsill and below the bottom of the roofline cornice or roofline if no cornice exists.
PUBLIC ART: Any work of art exposed to public view from any street right of way which does not contain any advertising, commercial symbolism, such as logos and trademarks, or any representation of a product.
PUBLIC PLACE: Any public street, way, place, alley, sidewalk, square, plaza, pedestrian mall or city owned right of way, or any other public property owned or controlled by the city and dedicated for public use.
ROOF SIGN: A sign installed on or above a roof of a building and affixed to the roof.
SEASONAL DECORATION: A display, which does not constitute a sign, pertaining to recognized national, state or local holidays and observances.
SIGN: Any structure or medium, including its component parts, visible to the public from a street or public right of way and used or intended to be used to direct attention to a business, product, service, subject, idea, premises or thing. "Signs" shall not include buildings or landscaping. The term "sign" includes, but is not limited to, all reading matter, letters, numerals, pictorial representations, emblems, trademarks, inscriptions and patterns, whether affixed to a building or separate from a building. This definition does not include public art, seasonal decorations and directional symbols on paved surfaces.
SIGN FACE: The surface of the sign on which reading material, letters, numerals, pictorial representations, emblems, trademarks, inscription or patterns are affixed.
SIGN WALL: The wall of a building on which a sign is mounted, including elements of the wall or any member or group of members which defines the exterior boundaries of the side of the building on which the sign is mounted and which has a slope of forty five degrees (45°) or greater with the horizontal plane.
SPINNER: A device shaped like a propeller and designed to rotate in the wind to attract attention to the premises on which it is located.
SWINGING SIGN: A sign that, because of its design, construction, suspension or attachment, is free to swing or move noticeably because of pressure from the wind.
TEMPORARY SIGN: Temporary signs are constructed of temporary materials, such as paper, cardboard, wallboard or plywood, with or without a structural frame, and are intended for a temporary period of display.
TIME AND TEMPERATURE SIGN: A projecting identification sign that shows the current time and temperature in an electronic, changeable copy format in a manner similar to the following illustration:
WALL MURAL PAINTED SIGN: An identification sign painted directly on an alley wall or on a nonstreet-facing building wall that contains the main entrance to a business and is incorporated into a larger painted mural.
WINDOW SIGN: A sign affixed to a window, embedded in a window, or hanging adjacent to a window and obviously intended to be viewed by the public through the window. This type of sign is designed to be more permanent in nature and is intended to be displayed for an extended and indeterminate period of time. This definition does not include merchandise or product displays, posters, temporary signs painted on windows or other temporary signs. (Ord. 16-4685, 11-15-2016; amd. Ord. 21-4866, 11-16-2021)