The words or terms have the meanings as herein defined:
ABANDONED SIGN. A erected on in conjunction with a particular use, which use has been discontinued for a period of 180 days or more, or a for an event which has occurred.
AGRICULTURAL SIGN. A in use advertising the sale of seasonal produce, crops, livestock and animal products and horticulture products.
AWNINGS. Cloth, vinyl, plastic or other similar type material permanently attached to a rigid frame on the face of a , typically over a door or entryway. This is not intended to include as defined and regulated in this chapter.
BANNER. A or outside advertising display having the characters, letter, illustrations, ornamentation, symbol, color or visual representation applied to cloth, paper, vinyl, fabric, plastic or like kind of malleable material, with or without frame. The term BANNER include flags, pennants, ribbons, spinners, streamers, kites, balloons and/or, or any other material or outside advertising display fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to movement of the atmospheres or any mechanical device. Flags on residential use are exempt from regulation.
BILLBOARD. A panel for the display of advertisements in public areas, such as along highways or on the sides of .
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN. A on which message copy is changed manually in the field or through electronic means. Time and temperature signs are not included in this definition.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN. A whose message is limited to identification of architects, engineers, contractors, and other individuals or firms involved with construction on a specific site, the name of the , the intended purpose of the and the expected completion date.
EXEMPT SIGN. Any that is specifically listed as exempt from this . The listed exempt signs are not regulated by the terms of this .
FLASHING SIGN. A that incorporates flashing, strobe, pulsating or blinking lights, or a with moving or rotating parts or parts which simulate movement, including signs or lights or signs reflecting or emitting a glaring light that could impair driver vision.
FREESTANDING SIGN. A which stands alone or on its own foundation free of support or attachment to a or other .
GOVERNMENTAL SIGN. Any erected by or on the order of a governmental or public official or entity in the performance of an essential public
service, including, but not limited to, traffic control
,
name
, warning and directions
, public notice
, or
of a similar nature.
INCIDENTAL SIGN. A single face, non- illuminated professional or announcement attached wholly to a , window or door or posted on containing information relative to emergencies, store hours, credit cards honored and other similar accessory information. Including signs directing drivers such a "Drive Thru", "ATM", "Loading Dock", "Truck Entrance Only", and the like.
MARQUEE (AWNING). A permanent rooflike other than a roof attached to, supported by, and projecting from a , providing protection from the natural elements over the ground, , or walkway.
MONUMENT SIGN. Similar to a , typically with a substantial base made of natural material and with a lower height requirement.
NONCONFORMING SIGN. A legally erected and in existence prior to the date of adoption of this or an amendment, that does not meet the standards imposed by this chapter.
NO TRESPASSING/WARNING SIGNS. A which carries a message forbidding the unlawful entry upon the land or of another or a which carries a message warning of danger which could cause injury to a person entering upon the land or of another.
POLITICAL SIGN. A erected for the purpose of advertising a candidate or stating a position regarding an issue upon which the voters of the town may vote.
PORTABLE SIGN. A generally constructed to be easily movable without a permanent attachment to the ground and which may or may not be equipped with wheels. Such signs may be designed for changeable messages. Signs painted on or attached to operational vehicles and trailers with permanent signage are not included in this definition.
PROJECTING SIGN. A which projects from and is supported by a or other .
REAL ESTATE SIGN. A erected by the , or his or her agent, advertising upon which the is located for rent, for lease or for sale.
SEASONAL/HOLIDAY SIGN. A setting forth information concerning the observance of activities which occur once per .
SETBACK. The shortest horizontal distance between the edge of the pavement or traveled surface and the closest point of a or its supporting member.
SIGN. Any form of publicity or advertising which is designed to be visible from any public way, directing attention to an individual business, commodity, service, activity or product by means of words, lettering, numerals, trade names or trademarks, or other pictorial matter designed to convey such information. SIGNS include the .
SIGN STRUCTURE. A supporting erected or intended for the purpose of identification, with or without a thereon, situated upon or attached to the premises upon which any may be fastened, affixed, displayed or applied, provided however, said definition not include a or fence.
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT SIGNS. Signs that are intended to identify larger scale developments such as major subdivisions, multi- family developments, office parks, and industrial parks.
TEMPORARY SIGN. Any , whether attached to a principle or freestanding, which is intended to be displayed for a limited time. This definition does not include . If a display area is permanent but the copy displayed is subject to periodic changes, that not be regarded as temporary.
WALL SIGN. A which is placed on and/or attached to and supported throughout its entire length by the facade or exterior side of a wall by means of adhesive, paint, manufacturing process, structural and/or mechanical attachment, which said is not more than 12 inches from the facade or exterior wall line and when its exposed face is parallel or approximately parallel to the plane of the or on which the is affixed. Such may not extend above the roofline.
(Ord. 2017-07, passed 11-10-2017; Am. Ord. 2022-17, passed 1-12-2023)