The following definitions pertain to the regulations listed in this division:
ABANDONED SIGN. A sign that advertises a business, lessor, owner, product, service, or activity that is no longer located on the premises where the sign is displayed and/or for which no legal owner can be found.
A-FRAME/SANDWICH BOARD SIGN. A self-supporting sign with two faces made of wood or other similar durable materials.
BANNER SIGN. A sign constructed of cloth, canvas, or other similar light material which can be easily folded or rolled.
BILLBOARD. A sign which directs attention to a business, product, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located.
CANOPY OR MARQUEE SIGN. Any sign which is part of or affixed to an awning, canopy, marquee, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area.
DILAPIDATED SIGN. A sign where elements of the display area or structure are visibly cracked, broken, discolored, dented, corroded, bent, or torn, or where the message can no longer be read under normal viewing conditions.
FREESTANDING SIGN. A permanent sign that is placed in the ground and not affixed to any part of a building. Freestanding signs include but are not limited to pole, pylon, and ground signs.
GROUND BANNER SIGN. A sign constructed of cloth, canvas, or other similar light material which is affixed to the ground.
GROUND SIGN. A sign suspended or supported by one or more uprights or braces anchored in the ground with no more than 30 inches clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground below.
MONUMENT SIGN. A temporary ground sign, wider than it is tall, which is often accompanied by landscaping.
PENNANT. A sign which resembles flags and is of a paper, cloth or plastic-like consistency.
PERMANENT SIGN. A sign attached to a building, structure, or the ground or displayed on a daily basis which is constructed of durable materials intended for long-term use.
PORTABLE SIGN. A sign so designed as to be movable from one location to another and which is not permanently attached to the ground, sales display device or structure. Portable signs include but are not limited to A-frame, sandwich board, and ground banner signs.
PROJECTING SIGN. A sign, other than a wall sign, which is affixed to a building and which extends perpendicular from the building wall more than 18 inches.
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION SIGN. A sign communicating only a street address.
PYLON SIGN. A freestanding sign permanently affixed to the ground by supports, but not having the appearance of a solid base.
SIGN. The use of any words, numerals, figures, devices or trademarks by which anything is made known or displayed for informational or communicative purposes, and which are visible to the general public.
SIGN AREA. The area within the marginal lines created by the sign surface which bears the advertisement or, in the case of messages, figures or symbols attached directly to the part of a building, which is included in the smallest geometric figure which can be made to circumscribe the message, figure or symbol displayed thereon.
SIGN FACE. The area or display surface used for the sign message.
SIGN HEIGHT. The highest portion of the actual sign, including the pole.
SIGN STRUCTURE. The supports, foundations, uprights, bracing and framework for a sign, including the sign area.
TEMPORARY SIGN. Any sign which is erected or displayed on a non-permanent or non-regular basis for a specified period of time. Temporary signs include, but are not limited to banner signs and monument signs.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN. All signs, signals, markings, and devices placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic, including signs denoting names of streets and highways.
WALL SIGN. A permanent sign which is affixed to the exterior wall of a building. A WALL SIGN does not project more than 18 inches from the surface to which it is attached, nor extend beyond the top of any parapet wall.
WINDOW SIGN. A sign affixed to or inside of a window in view of the general public.
(Ord. 20220120-01, passed 1-20-22)