As used in this Chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings herein:
(a) “Sign” means any device for visual communication which is designed, intended, or used to convey a message, advertise, inform or otherwise direct attention to a person, institution, organization, activity, business, place, object or product. Unless otherwise indicated, the term “sign” shall include any support structure(s).
(b) Other Definitions.
(1) “Awning” means a hood or cover that projects from the wall of a building An “awning sign” means a sign that is attached to or otherwise a part of an awning.
(2) “Banner” means a nonrigid cloth, plastic or canvas sign typically related to a special event or promotion. For the purposes of this Chapter, the term "banner" shall not include official flags of public entities, or civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations
(3) “Billboard” means an off-premises sign more than 200 square feet in area, which is owned by a person, corporation or other entity that engages in the business of selling the advertising space on that sign.
(4) “Canopy” means a structure separate from, but associated by use with a principal building. Such structure is supported independently by posts or columns, is open on all sides, and is intended only for shelter or ornamentation. A “canopy sign” is a sign that is attached to or a part of the roof of such a structure.
(5) “Changeable copy sign" means a sign which, in whole or in part, provides for periodic changes in the material or message composing the sign. This definition includes both electronically and manually changeable signs.
(6) "Directional sign” means any sign which indicates the direction or specific location of an institution, organization or business, which does not include advertising or any information regarding product lines or services offered
(7) “Freestanding sign” means a sign which is mounted to the ground and is wholly independent of any building for support.
(8) “Marquee” means an awning which has been specially constructed so as to support a sign. “Marquee sign” means a sign that is attached or mounted to a marquee.
(9) “Mural” means a large picture or graphic illustration that is painted or mounted directly to the surface of an existing building, and covers more than 30% of the building face on which it is displayed.
(10) "Off-premises sign" means any sign that identifies or provides information related to a good, service or event that is not located on the property where such sign is located.
(11) “Permanent sign” means a sign intended to be erected or used, or in fact which is used for time period in excess of ninety (90) days.
(12) “Portable sign” means a sign designed or constructed in such a manner that it can be moved or relocated without involving any structural or support changes.
(13) “Portable freestanding changeable copy sign” means a changeable copy sign that is mounted on a portable structure.
(14) “Projecting sign” means a sign which extends outward perpendicular to the building face
(15) “Temporary sign” means a sign intended to be used, or in fact used, for a time period of ninety (90) days or less.
(16) “Vending machine sign” means a sign that is attached or integral to a vending machine.
(17) “Wall sign” means a sign attached to a building face, with the exposed face in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall. Wall signs include painted murals, messages, graphics and other designs painted along with any letters or numerals mounted directly on buildings.
(18) “Window sign” means a sign, graphic, poster, symbol or other identification which is physically affixed to or painted on the glass or other structural component of the window.
(Ord. 2004-111. Passed 7-26-04.)