§ 1264.05 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply. Words not defined in this section but otherwise defined in this Zoning Code shall be given the meanings set forth therein:
   A-FRAME SIGN. A movable sign not secured or attached to the ground which is constructed with two sides attached at the top so as to allow the sign to stand in an upright position.
   ANIMATED SIGN. A sign which involves motion or rotation of any part by mechanical or artificial means or which displays flashing or intermittent lights, excluding an electronic changeable copy sign.
   AWNING. A structure constructed of fabric or metal placed so as to extend outward from the building, providing a protective shield for doors, windows and other openings, with supports extending back to the building, supported entirely by the building. Also a CANOPY.
   AWNING SIGN. A sign that is painted or otherwise made part of the awning material. Also a CANOPY SIGN.
   BANNER, SECURED. A sign intended to be hung on a frame, secured at the top and bottom, possessing characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentations applied to plastic or fabric of any kind, excluding official flags or emblems of political, religious or educational organizations.
   BANNER, UNSECURED. A sign on plastic or fabric of any kind which is not secured in the manner described in the definition of a SECURED BANNER.
   BILLBOARD (OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN). A type of off-premises sign, classified as a business use generally, but not limited to, a rigidly assembled sign, display, or device, usually free standing, that is affixed to the ground or to a building. The primary purpose of which is to display advertising posters. Such signs commonly referred to as "billboards" or "poster panels" are generally designed so that the copy or poster on the sign can be changed and the advertising space may be leased.
   BULLETIN BOARD. See KIOSK.
   BUILDING OR HOUSE NUMBERS SIGN. A flat sign which identifies the address of the property.
   BUILDING PLAQUE SIGN. A plaque designating names of buildings, occupants and/or date of erection and other items such as architect, contractor or others involved in the building's creation, cut into or attached to a building surface and measuring no more than four square feet in area.
   BUILDING SECURITY SIGN. A sign indicating the presence of an electronic security system on the premises.
   BUILDING SIGN. A sign attached to a building and which is not supported by any structure placed in or upon the ground surface. See, FLAT SIGN, or, WALL SIGN.
   CANOPY. A structure constructed of fabric or other material placed so as to extend outward from the building, providing a protective shield for doors, windows, and other openings, supported by the building and supports extending to the ground directly under the canopy.
   CANOPY SIGN. A sign that is painted or otherwise made part of the canopy material. Also an AWNING SIGN.
   CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE. The triangular area formed by a diagonal line connecting two points located on intersecting right-of-way lines (or a right-of-way line and the edge of an access road), each point being 15 feet from the intersection, and the two intersecting right-of-way lines (or a right-of-way line and an access road). See Figure 1264.11-C.
   CLEARANCE (OF A SIGN). The smallest vertical distance between the surface grade beneath the sign and the lowest point of any sign, including framework and embellishments, extending over that grade.
   COMMERCIAL SIGN. A sign that contains any information or advertising for any business, commodity, service, entertainment, product, or other attractions, and which excludes political signs.
   CONSTRUCTION SIGN. A sign erected on the premises on which construction, alteration, or repair is taking place, during the period of construction, displaying only the names of the architects, engineers, landscape architects, contractors, or similar artisans, and the owners, financial supporters, sponsors, and similar individuals or firms having a role or interests with respect to the structure or project.
   COVERED WALKWAY SIGN. A flat sign affixed at the top of the sign to a cover, awning, or roof above, which is designed to direct pedestrians using the walkway to stores accessible from the covered walkway.
   DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A permanent sign designed to guide vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic by using words such as "Entrance", "Exit", "Parking", "One-Way" or similar directional instruction.
   DIRECTORY SIGN. A secondary sign on which the names and locations of occupants or the use of a building or property are identified.
   ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN. A sign containing a computer generated message such as public service time, temperature and date sign, message center or reader board, where different copy changes of a public service or commercial nature are shown on the same lamp bank or message facility. For the purposes of this Chapter 1264, the term ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN shall not be defined as a type of ANIMATED SIGN.
   FLASHING SIGN. A sign that uses intermittent, moving or flashing light source to attract attention.
   FLAT SIGN. A type of building sign erected parallel to and attached to the outside wall or window of a building and extending not more than 24 inches from such wall, with messages or copy on the face side only, which may also be known as a WALL SIGN.
   GAS PUMP SIGN. Informational matter appearing on a gasoline pump as purchased or installed.
   GAS TUBE SIGNS and NEON SIGNS. An illuminated sign affected by a light source consisting of a neon or gas tube that is bent to form letters, symbols, or other shapes.
   GOVERNMENT SIGN. Any temporary or permanent sign erected and maintained for any official governmental purpose.
   GROUND OR GROUND-MOUNTED SIGN. A freestanding sign whose face extends to the ground or to a base.
   HEIGHT (OF A SIGN). The vertical distance measured from the highest point of the sign, excluding decorative embellishments, to the surface grade beneath the sign. (Compare: CLEARANCE) (See Figures 1264.11-A and 1264.11-B)
   HISTORICAL MARKER. A type of memorial sign limited in content to the identification of an historical building or structure or the site of an historical event.
   ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or outlines illuminated by electric lights, luminous tubes or other means as a part of the sign proper.
   INCIDENTAL RESIDENTIAL SIGN. Any sign that is customarily incidental to a residential use.
   INFORMATIONAL SIGN. An on-premises sign which identifies the building or use but may not include an advertising message.
   INSTITUTIONAL BULLETIN BOARD or KIOSK. A bulletin board of kiosk maintained on a premises owned by a unit of government, church or place of worship, a not-for-profit organization or recreation center; includes any paper notices affixed thereto.
   INTERIOR SIGN. A sign located within the building so as to be visible only from within the building in which the sign is located. Excludes window signs and other signs that are readily visible from the exterior of the building.
   KIOSK. A structure which is used for the posting of temporary signs.
   LOGO. A business trademark or symbol.
   MARQUEE. Any hood or awning or permanent construction projecting from the wall or building above an entrance.
   MARQUEE SIGN. A sign attached to a marquee.
   MEMORIAL SIGN. A sign memorializing a person, place, event or structure.
   MONUMENT SIGN. A freestanding, ground-mounted sign whose face extends to the ground or a base and is supported primarily by an internal structural framework or integrated into landscaping or other solid structural features other than support poles.
   NAMEPLATE SIGN. A sign indicating the name and/or occupation of a person or persons residing on the premises or legally occupying the premises.
   NEW DEVELOPMENT SIGN. An impermanent sign used to attract attention to a new development.
   NON-COMMERCIAL SIGN. A sign that does not contain any information or advertising for any business, commodity, service, entertainment, product, or other attraction, and which includes political signs.
   NONCONFORMING SIGN. Any sign or sign structure or portion thereof which is lawfully erected in compliance with applicable regulations of the village and maintained prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code, and which fails to conform to all applicable standards and restrictions of this Zoning Code.
   OFF-PREMISES DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A sign designed to guide vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic to institutional uses and facilities and limited in content to the name of the institution and symbols or text indicating the distance and/or direction to such institution use.
   OFF-PREMISES (OFF-SITE) SIGN. A sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is erected.
   OFFICIAL FLAG OR EMBLEM. A flag or emblem of a government or of a membership organization.
   ON-PREMISES (ON-SITE) SIGN. A sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold or offered on the premises on which the sign is erected.
   OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN. See BILLBOARD.
   PERMANENT SIGN. A sign that is designed, constructed, and intended for more than short-term use.
   POLE SIGN. A freestanding, ground-mounted sign other than a monument sign, erected and maintained on a mast(s) or pole(s) and not attached to any building.
   POLITICAL SIGN. An impermanent sign identifying support for a particular political issue, political party, election issue, or candidate.
   PORTABLE SIGN. A sign not permanently anchored or secured to either a building or the ground, but usually anchored or secured to a trailer, vehicle (where primary purpose is to advertise) or frame capable of being moved from place to place. Includes VEHICULAR SIGNS.
   PREMISES. A contiguous parcel of land with its appurtenances and buildings that function as a unit, also known for the purposes of this Zoning Code as a “zoning lot”.
   PUBLIC SAFETY SIGN. A sign informing the public of any danger or hazard existing on or adjacent to the premises.
   REAL ESTATE SIGN. A sign used solely for the purpose of offering the property on which it is displayed, for sale, rent, or lease. A REAL ESTATE SIGN used for the purpose of advertising the sale of residential property, and which is located on the premises which it is advertising, is known as a, "Residential Real Estate Sign."
   ROOF SIGN. Any sign erected upon, against or directly above a roof or on top of or above the parapet line of a building.
   SANDWICH BOARD SIGN. See, A-FRAME SIGN, or, T-FRAME SIGN.
   SHORT-TERM SIGNS. SHORT-TERM SIGNS include the following: REAL ESTATE SIGNS, NEW DEVELOPMENT SIGNS, and CONSTRUCTION SIGNS. SHORT-TERM SIGNS do not include signs that are permanent in nature, nor signs that are categorized in this chapter as TEMPORARY SIGNS, POLITICAL SIGNS, A-FRAME SIGNS, T-FRAME SIGNS, or, SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS.
   STAKE. Wood, metal, plastic, or other post which is less than three and one-half inches in width or depth, driven into the ground, and used to support any sign.
   STREET MAILBOX SIGN. An informational sign that is affixed to a street mailbox.
   SUBDIVISION ENTRY SIGN. A permanent on-premises sign identifying a vehicular entrance to a residential subdivision.
   T-FRAME SIGN. A movable sign not secured or attached to the ground which is constructed with one side with one or two faces which is attached to a base constructed of a wide base, two wide legs, etc., so as to allow the sign to stand in an upright position.
   TEMPORARY SIGN, EXTERIOR. Any exterior sign that is not intended for permanent display, which is constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other light materials, which and is erected on stakes, wire, plastic, or cord, including BANNERS, and excluding the following: NEW DEVELOPMENT SIGNS, REAL ESTATE SIGNS, CONSTRUCTION SIGNS, TEMPORARY USE SIGNS, and POLITICAL SIGNS.
   TEMPORARY USE SIGN. A sign which is accessory to any permitted temporary uses found in Chapter 1272 of this Code. TEMPORARY USE SIGNS are subject to the provisions of § 1272.09(f) of this Zoning Code.
   VEHICULAR SIGN (See also, PORTABLE SIGN). A sign on a parked vehicle that is visible from the public right-of-way where the primary purpose of the vehicle is to advertise a product or to direct people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property. For the purposes of this Code, a vehicular sign shall not include any business logo, identification or advertising on vehicle primarily used for other business purposes.
   VENDING MACHINE SIGN. A sign fastened to or painted on a vending machine that directly relates to the product contained in the machine.
   VISIBLE. Capable of being seen, whether or not legible, without visible aid by a person of normal acuity.
   WALL SIGN. A type of building sign that is painted on or attached to a building wall. See also, FLAT SIGN.
   WARNING SIGN. A sign limited in content to messages conveying warning, caution or danger.
   WINDOW SIGN. A sign attached to the interior or exterior of a transparent glazed surface (window or door).
(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)