As used in this chapter, the terms listed below shall be interpreted according to the following definitions. Other terms shall be interpreted according to the definitions provided elsewhere in these Codified Ordinances or according to their ordinary English usage.
(a) “Banner sign.” A temporary, lightweight sign that is attached or imprinted on a flexible surface that deforms under light pressure and that is typically constructed of non-durable materials, including, but not limited to, plastic, cloth or cardboard.
(b) “Billboard.” A sign directing attention to a specific business, product, service, entertainment activity or other commercial activity sold, offered or conducted elsewhere than upon the lot on which the sign is located.
(c) “Canopy sign.” A sign displayed on the fascia or soffit of a canopy or covered entrance or displayed on a permanent awning or marquee.
(d) “Community facilities.” Public buildings, schools, religious institutions, hospitals, recreation centers, meeting halls, athletic fields, and similar uses as permitted in residential districts under the Zoning Code.
(e) “Development sign.” A temporary free-standing sign that does not exceed fifteen square feet in area per side and eight feet in height displayed on a property from the date that a binding contract exists for development of the property until the sooner of the date construction on the property has been completed or an occupancy permit has issued.
(f) “Electronic message center (EMC).” A digital sign whose variable message and/or graphics can be electronically changed by remote or automatic means. EMCs typically use light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a lighting source.
(g) “Entryway/exit sign.” A free-standing sign placed at an entry to or an exit from a lot or parcel of land.
(h) “Feather sign.” A type of temporary sign consisting of a piece of vertically elongated, flexible material such as cloth or vinyl which is affixed to a single pole driven in the ground. The pole may be rigid or flexible but is not permanent.
(i) “Flag.” A sign made of cloth or similar material, varying in size, shape, color, and design, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as a symbol, signaling device, decoration, or to attract attention.
(j) “Flashing sign.” A sign illuminated by intermittent light in a manner designed to attract attention.
(k) “Free-standing sign.” A sign which is not attached to a building, and which is either attached directly to the ground or elevated on a supporting structure attached to the ground, including signs commonly known as pole signs, ground signs and monument signs.
(l) “Inflatable sign.” An air-supported, air-inflated or tension-membraned structured sign.
(m) “Monument sign.” A freestanding major sign having the appearance of a solid base of landscape construction materials such as brick, stucco, stonework, textured wood, tile or textured concrete materials compatible with the materials of the primary structure on the subject property.
(n) “Pennant.” A flag usually tapering to a point or swallowtail.
(o) “Portable sign.” A sign which is not permanently attached to any part of a building or to the ground and which is designed to be moved using only ordinary hand tools.
(p) “Projecting sign.” A sign erected on the outside wall of a building and projecting out at an angle therefrom.
(q) “Roof sign.” A sign erected upon and completely over the roof of any building, excluding an inflatable sign.
(r) “Sign.” Any visual communication designed to be seen from an outdoor location and used to convey a message.
(s) “Sign panel.” A structural object or portion of a structural object designed to form a distinct background area or frame for the display of a sign's information.
(t) “Temporary sign.” A sign displaying messages of a transitory or temporary nature and intended for use for a limited period of time.
(u) “Unit of a building.” In the determination of maximum sign face area, “unit of a building” or “building unit” refers to a space occupying a portion of the ground floor of a building, containing an entrance from the building exterior, and separated from other such spaces by a party wall or walls.
(v) “Wall sign.” A sign integral with the exterior face of an exterior wall of a building, structure or structural object, or attached to the wall and parallel with the wall and projecting not more than fifteen inches therefrom and not perpendicular to the surface of the wall.
(w) “Window sign.” A sign displayed on, directly behind or in front of a window or the glass portion of a door.
(Ord. 153-22. Passed 9-18-23.)