For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED SIGN. Any sign which advertises or represents an activity, business, product or service which has be discontinued.
AWNING. A shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of non- rigid materials, except for supporting framework.
CANOPY. A non-movable roof-like structure attached to a building.
SIGN. A device, structure or fixture which incorporates graphics, symbols or written copy visible to the public that is intended to communicate information.
(1) BENCH SIGN. Any sign located on any part of the surface of a bench or seat located in or adjacent to the public right-of-way.
(2) ILLUMINATED SIGN. Any sign internally illuminated in any manner by an artificial light source.
(3) NON-CONFORMING SIGN. Any sign that does not meet the standards of this subchapter.
(4) OVERHANGING SIGN. A sign that directly or indirectly extends from a building or other structure or improvement on private property, over a public right-of-way or public property, including without limitation intended, signs hanging from awnings or canopies which extend over a public right-of-way and signs extending from the front of a building over a public sidewalk.
(5) PORTABLE SIGN. A sign that is capable of being moved easily and is not affixed to the ground or a structure.
(Ord. 2018-04, passed 9-23-2019)