The following terms, as used in this chapter, shall have the meanings stated. All measured distances expressed in feet shall be to the nearest tenth of a foot. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AWNING SIGN. A building sign attached to, affixed to, or painted on an awning.
BANNER SIGN. A sign made of fabric or other similar nonrigid material with no enclosing framework or electrical components that is supported or anchored on two or more edges or at all four corners.
BENCH SIGN. A sign attached to a bench located on the street and designed for seating while waiting at a bus stop.
BILLBOARD. (Prohibited). An off-premises sign intended by the sign owner to be available for sale, lease, or rental for the purpose of promoting any commercial activity which is not situated on the same property as the billboard or of promoting any product or service which is not primarily available on the same property as the billboard; and incidentally used for the display of public service messages.
BUILDING SIGN. A building sign is attached to or supported by a building whether it is the wall, window, or roof of the building. This sign type includes awning, canopy, marquee, projecting, roof, and wall signs.
CANOPY SIGN. A building sign attached to, affixed to, or painted on a canopy.
DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY. A residential structure containing three or more dwelling units.
DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY. A detached residential structure that is designed for or occupied by one family only.
DWELLING, TWO FAMILY. A residential structure containing two dwelling units.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (EMC). A sign that can display words, symbols, figures, or images that can be electronically changed by remote or automatic means.
FEATHER SIGN. A nonpermanent sign made of lightweight materials that is prone to move in the wind, and that contains a harpoon-style pole or staff that is driven into the ground or supported by means of an individual stand.
FLAG. Any fabric or flexible material attached to or designed to be flown from a flagpole or other similar structure.
FREESTANDING SIGN. A sign on a frame, pole, or other, support structure not attached to any building. This sign type includes pylon, post and arm, and monument signs.
INFLATABLE (AIR ACTIVATED) SIGN. (Prohibited). A nonpermanent sign typically made of plastic, cloth, canvas, or other light fabric, inflated with air, and held upright, typically by mechanical means.
INTERNAL WAYFINDING. A sign used to aid customers in circulation within parking areas for multifamily or nonresidential uses. These signs could come in the form of monument, pylon, post and arm, or wall sign types.
MARQUEE SIGN. Any building sign attached to a marquee, a permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building or extending along and projecting beyond the wall of the building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.
MONUMENT SIGN. A freestanding sign supported primarily by an internal structural framework or integrated into landscaping or other solid structural features other than support poles.
NONPERMANENT SIGN. A sign structure or device that is easily installed and removed and is not intended or suitable for permanent display due to the construction, materials, placement, or installation.
NONRESIDENTIAL USE. Any land use that is not a residential use.
OFF-PREMISES SIGN. (Prohibited). A sign whose message is unrelated to the premises or the activity and use occurring on the premises on which the sign is located.
ON-PREMISES SIGN. A sign whose message is related to the premises or the activity and use occurring on the premises on which the sign is located.
PERMANENT SIGN. A sign structure that is intended for permanent display due to the construction, materials, placement, or installation. See also building and freestanding sign definitions.
POST AND ARM SIGN. A type of freestanding sign supported by a post and arm.
PROJECTING SIGN. A type of building sign extending outward from the face of the building.
RESIDENTIAL USE. See dwelling, multifamily, dwelling, single family, and dwelling, two family.
ROOF SIGN. Any single or double-faced signs mounted upon the roof of a building. This also includes signs painted or displayed directly upon the roof surface.
ROTATING SIGN. (Prohibited). A sign that revolves, rotates, or mechanically moves.
SIGN. A device, structure, or fixture which communicates a message using words, graphics, letters, figures, symbols, trademarks, or other visual representations. Painted wall designs or patterns are not considered signs.
SIGN FACE. The sign face is that portion of a sign upon which the message, advertisement or similar display is presented, as distinguished from the structural members.
WALL SIGN. A building sign mounted flat against a wall or painted on the wall of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the face of the wall.
WINDOW SIGN. A sign posted, painted, placed, or affixed to the interior or exterior of a window.
(Ord. 806, passed 7-26-2022; Am. Ord. 812, passed 1-17-2023)