For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN (CEVMS). A sign which permits light to be turned on or off intermittently or which is operated in a way whereby light is turned on or off intermittently, including any illuminated sign on which
such illumination is not kept stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use, including an LED (light emitting diode) or digital sign, and which varies in intensity or color. A CEVMS sign does not include a sign located within the right-of-way that functions as a traffic control device and that is described and identified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the national standard.
ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD or SIGN. A billboard, sign, display or device that changes its message or copy by programmable mechanical or electronic processes, not including time and temperature signs.
OFF-PREMISES BILLBOARD. Any sign, commonly known as a billboard, that advertises a business, person, activity, goods, products or services not located on the premises where the sign is installed and maintained, or that directs persons to a location other than the premises where the sign is installed and maintained.
OFF-PREMISE SIGN. Any sign, commonly known as a billboard, that advertises a business, person, activity, goods, products or services not located on the premises where the sign is installed and maintained, or that directs persons to a location other than the premises where the sign is installed and maintained.
ON-PREMISE SIGN. Any sign identifying or advertising the business, person, activity, goods, products or services sold or offered for sale on the premises where the sign is installed and maintained when such premises is used for business purposes.
SIGN CODE APPLICATION AREA. The corporate limits of the city.
(Ord. 08-1200, passed 4-21-2008; Ord. 22-0718, passed - -)