For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. In the event that any term used herein is not defined then the definition of such term as used in the latest version of the Dictionary of Architecture and Construction, by Cyril M. Harris, McGraw-Hill Publishing shall be used.
ELECTRIC. Any sign containing electric wiring. This does not include signs illuminated by an exterior floodlight source.
FLASHING. Any illumined sign on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use. For the purpose of this Code any moving illuminated sign, except digital billboards, shall be considered a flashing sign.
FLAT WALL (FAÇADE-MOUNTED). A sign affixed directly to or painted on or otherwise inscribed on an exterior wall and confined within the limits thereof of any building and which projects from that surface less than 12 inches at all points.
FREESTANDING. A sign erected and maintained on a freestanding frame, mast or pole not attached to any building, and not including ground mounted signs.
GOVERNMENT SIGN. A government sign is a sign that is constructed, placed or maintained by the federal, state or local government or a sign that is required to be constructed, placed or maintained by the federal, state or local government either directly or to enforce a property owner's rights.
GROUND MOUNTED. A sign which extends from the ground, or has support which places the bottom of the sign less than two feet from the ground.
HIGHWAY SIGN. A freestanding sign, integral sign or flat mounted sign that is erected and maintained within the view of motorists who are driving on a highway.
INTEGRAL. A sign that is embedded, extruded or carved into the material of a building façade. A sign made of bronze, brushed stainless steel or aluminum, or similar material attached to the building façade.
MARQUEE. A canopy or covering structure bearing a signboard or copy projecting from and attached to a building.
OFF SITE-SIGN. A sign which has no relation to the property it is located on.
PORTABLE SIGN. Any structure without a permanent foundation or otherwise permanently attached to a fixed location, which can be carried, towed, hauled or driven and is primarily designed to be moved rather than be limited to a fixed location regardless of modifications that limit its movability.
PROJECTING. A sign, other than a wall sign, which projects from and is supported by a wall of a building or structure.
ROOF SIGN. A sign located on or above the roof of any building, not including false mansard roof, canopy, or other fascia.
SIGN. A name, identification, description, display or illustration, which is affixed to, painted or represented directly or indirectly upon a building, or other outdoor surface which directs attention to or is designed or intended to direct attention to the sign face or to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business and where sign area means the space enclosed within the extreme edges of the sign for each face, not including the supporting structure or where attached directly to a building wall or surface, the outline enclosing all the characters of the word. Signs located completely within an enclosed building, and not exposed to view from a street, shall not be considered a sign. Each display surface of a sign or sign face shall be considered to be a sign.
TEMPORARY. A banner, pennant, poster, portable sign or advertising display constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, plastic sheet, cardboard, wallboard, plywood or other like materials and that appears to be intended to be displayed for a limited period of time.
(Ord. 2007-01, passed 1-23-2007; Ord. 2014-04, passed 3-25-2014; Ord. 2016-02, passed 4-26-2016)