For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) "CHANGEABLE COPY PANEL OR ATTRACTION BOARD." A panel or board on which the characters can be removed, rearranged, and reattached to the surface, regardless of the method of attachment.
(b) "DIRECTIONAL SIGN." A sign which warns or directs the viewer of action to be taken on private property such as, but need not be limited to: "Enter", "Exit", "Pick-up Window", or "Park -Here" signs. The signs may display the name of the business for which the directions are given and shall be so arranged as to not create a traffic hazard.
(c) "FREE-STANDING SIGN." A sign which is supported by one or more columns or poles, uprights, or braces in or upon the ground and not attached to any building.
(d) "GROUND SIGN." A type of free-standing sign which is constructed directly on the ground, such as identification, bulletin, and announcement signs.
(e) "HEIGHT OF SIGN." The height of a sign shall be measured from the ground elevation below the center of the sign to the bottom of the sign or supporting frame.
(f) "IDENTIFICATION SIGN." A sign that identifies the name of the building, business, owner, or street address.
(g) "ILLUMINATED SIGN." A sign in which a source of light is used in order to make readable the message.
(h) "OFF-PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGN." A sign which contains a message unrelated to the business or profession conducted, and unrelated to any commodity, service, or entertainment sold or offered upon the premises where the sign is located. The sign shall not be considered an accessory use.
(i) "ON-PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGN." A sign which carries only advertisements strictly incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, including signs or sign devices indicating the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the premises, name of the business, and name of the person, firm, or corporation occupying the premises.
(j) "PORTABLE SIGN." A type of free-standing sign designed so it is not permanently anchored or secured to either a structure or the ground other than by temporary means, such as, but need not be limited to: A-frame, T-shaped or inverted T-shaped sign structures and truck, trailer, or vehicle mounted signs.
(k) "PROJECTING SIGN." Any sign which projects from the exterior of a building.
(l) "MESSAGE CENTER SIGN." A sign which announces public activities or special events to take place, or give information to citizens. The sign may be a changeable copy panel or attraction board.
(m) "REAL ESTATE SIGN." A sign which advertises a property or structure for sale or rent.
(n) "ROOF SIGN" A sign erected above the roof of a building and which is wholly or partially supported by the building.
(o) "TEMPORARY SIGN." A sign which is intended to advertise community or civic projects, construction projects, real estate for sale or lease, other special events, political candidates or public issues to be voted upon at an official election.
(p) "TIME AND TEMPERATURE SIGN." A sign which announces the time and temperature to citizens. The sign may be a changeable copy panel or attraction board.
(q) "WALL SIGN." A sign which is in any manner affixed to any exterior wall of a building and which projects not more than twelve inches from the building wall.