As used in this Chapter:
(a) Area of Sign: The entire area enclosing the extreme limits of the message(s), comprised of writing, representation, emblem or any figures of similar character, together with any frame or other material or color forming an integral part of the display, excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which such sign is placed, provided that:
• Where a sign has two (2) or more faces, the area of all faces shall be included in determining the area of the sign, except that where two (2) such faces are placed back to back and are at no point more than three (3) feet from one another, the area of the sign shall be taken as the area of one (1) face if the two (2) faces are of equal area, or as the area of the larger face if the two (2) faces are of unequal area.
• The necessary uprights or structures used to support a freestanding sign shall be excluded from the calculations of sign area, provided that the surface is not, by definition, a sign and provided further that the area of the support structure does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the area of the sign being supported.
(b) Facade: The exterior of the wall or walls of a building facing in one (1) direction. For purposes of sign regulation, there shall not be more than four (4) facades per building.
(c) Freestanding Sign: Any and every sign erected on or affixed to the land and any and every exterior sign that is not attached to a building.
(d) Landmark Feature/Signage - A structure of interest that serves as an identifiable feature of sufficient quality to enhance the appeal of the City and to provide visitors and citizens a visual landmark. Landmark features/signs may include but are not limited to clock towers, fountains, sculptures, historical reproductions, public information displays, or other items of architectural, historical, recreational or visual interest. See Special Approval Uses "Landmark Feature/Signage".
(e) Marquee Sign: A sign attached to a marquee.
(f) Multi-Occupant Property Sign: A free standing sign which identifies three or more leasable tenant spaces or three or more businesses or organizations, with separate outside entrances.
(g) Nameplate: A sign which typically is used for the name of a single resident, business or institution, phone number, hours of operation, logo or other identifying symbol.
(h) Projecting Sign: A sign that is attached to a building and which projects out from the building wall so that the sign is generally at right angles to the building wall.
(i) Roof Sign: A sign erected upon, against or directly above a roof on the top of or above the parapet of a building.
(j) Sign: Any words, numerals, figures, devices, designs, pictures or trademarks, painted upon or otherwise affixed to a building, wall, board, plate or any other structure for the purpose of making anything known. The definition of a sign shall not include the following:
• Signs not exceeding one (1) square foot in area and bearing only property numbers, post box numbers or names of occupants of premises;
• Flags and insignia of any government.
• Legal notices, identification information or directional signs erected by governmental bodies.
(k) Temporary Sign: A sign that is not permanently affixed to the ground or a structure and maintained in good condition.
(l) Temporary Window Sign: A sign installed inside a window or door window and intended to be viewed from the adjacent public streets and not constructed nor intended for long-term use.
(m) Wall Sign: A display that is painted on or attached directly to the building wall, window, awning, or door, parallel to the wall to which it is attached.
(n) Warning Sign: A sign placed on private property that provides admonitions as to no trespassing, no dumping, danger, or similar warnings.
(Ord. 103-2017. Passed 12-5-17.)