(1) "Abandoned sign" means a sign which no longer identifies or advertises a bona fide business, lessor, service, owner, product, or activity and/or for which no owner can be found.
(2) "Animated sign" means any sign which uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or to create a special effect or scene (compare flashing sign).
(3) "Area". (See "sign, area of")
(4) "Awning" means a shelter projecting from and supported by the exterior wall of a building constructed on non-rigid materials on a supporting framework.
(5) "Awning sign" means a sign painted on, printed on or attached flat against the surface of a fixed or retractable awning.
(6) "Banner sign" means a sign made of fabric or non-rigid material with no closing framework.
(7) "Billboard" means an outdoor off premises sign greater than thirty-five square feet in area. An off premises sign. A sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise, service, or entertainment which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished on the property on which such sign is located.
(8) "Changeable copy sign" (automatic) means a sign on which the copy changes automatically on a lampbank or through mechanical means; e.g. electrical or electronic time and temperature units.
(9) "Changeable copy sign" (manual) means a sign on which the copy is changed manually in the field; e.g. reader boards with changeable letters.
(10) "Clearance" (of a sign) means the minimum vertical distance between the grade of the adjacent street or sidewalk and the lowest point on any sign.
(11) "Construction sign" means a temporary sign identifying an architect, contractor, or owner participating in construction on the property on which the sign is located.
(12) "Copy" means the wording on a sign surface.
(13) "Directional/information sign" means an on premises sign giving directions, a facility information.
(14) "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, or fixtures are used.
(15) "Face of sign" means the surface of the sign, against or through which the message/copy is displayed or illustrated on the sign.
(16) "Flashing sign" means a sign which contains an intermittant flashing light source used primarily to attract attention.
(17) "Ground sign" means a free standing sign supported upon a base designed as an integral part of the sign and resting totally or primarily upon the ground.
(18) "Government sign" means any temporary or permanent sign erected and maintained by the Village, county, state or federal government for traffic direction, or for designation of or direction to any school, hospital, historical site, or public service, property or facility.
(19) "Height" (of a sign) means the vertical distance measured from the highest point of a sign, excluding decorative embellishments to the grade of the adjacent street or sidewalk beneath the sign.
(20) "Illegal sign" means a sign which does not meet the requirements of this chapter.
(21) "Illuminated sign" means a sign with an artificial light source incorporated internally or externally for the purpose of illuminating the sign.
(22) "Incidental sign" means a small sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of goods, facilities, or services available on the premises; e.g. credit card signs or a sign indicating hours of business.
(23) "Off-premise sign" means a sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise, service or entertainment which is not sold, produced or manufactured, or furnished at the property on which such sign is located; e.g. "billboards" or outdoor advertising.
(24) "Painted wall sign" means any sign which is applied with paint or similar substance to the face of a wall.
(25) "Pole sign" means a sign supported wholly by a pole or poles and designed as to permit pedestrian or vehicular traffic beneath.
(26) "Political sign" means a temporary sign used in conjunction with a local, state, or national election or referendum.
(27) "Portable sign" means any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently affixed to the ground or to a structure or building.
(28) "Projecting sign" means a sign other than a flat wall sign which is attached to and projects from a building wall or other structure not specifically designed to support the sign.
(29) "Real estate sign" means a temporary sign advertising the real estate upon which the sign is located as being for rent, lease, or sale.
(30) "Roofline" means the top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding chimney or minor projections.
(31) "Roof sign" means any sign erected over or on the roof of a building.
(32) "Rotating sign" means a sign in which the sign itself or any portion of the sign moves in a revolving or similar manner. Such motion does not refer to methods of changing copy.
(33) "Sign" means any device, structure, fixture or placard using graphic symbols and/or written copy designed specifically for the purpose of advertising or identifying any establishments, product, goods, or services.
(34) "Subdivision identification sign" means a free standing or ground sign or wall sign identifying a recognized subdivision, condominium complex or residential development.
(35) "Temporary sign" means a sign not constructed or intended for long term use.
(36) "Wall sign" means a sign attached parallel to and projecting not more than twelve inches from the wall of a building. This definition includes painted, individual letter and other signs which may be mounted to a wall.
(37) "Village" means the Village of Minerva, Ohio
(38) "Zoning Inspector" means the Zoning Inspector of the Village of Minerva.
(Ord. 33-89. Passed 11-28-89.)