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(1) In this Chapter the following definitions apply:
(a) Sign. Any structure or device, whether or not attached to a building, which is primarily calculated to advertise and communicate, including ground signs, illuminated signs, projecting signs, swinging signs, temporary signs, and wall signs, but excluding:
(.1) advertising matter displayed on vehicles, pedestrians, or newsstands;
(.2) information required by law or ordinance to be placed on structures;
(.3) notice to the public that a property is for sale or for rent, except as provided in § 14-1902(4);
(.4) excluding any such sign placed on the front of any building giving in unilluminated words and/or numerals the name and brief description of the nature of the business or businesses transacted.
(b) Ground Sign. Any sign supported by uprights or braces which is placed on or at ground level and not attached to any building.
(c) Illuminated Sign. Any sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs, or outlines illuminated by artificial lighting, including neon and interior light signs.
(d) Project. Extend beyond the building line over, on, or into any street.
(e) Projecting Sign. Any sign attached to a building or other structure which projects in such manner that both sides thereof are visible.
(f) Swinging Sign. Any projecting sign, other than a temporary sign, which is not rigidly attached to any building or structure or fixture thereon, which is intended to be capable of free movement or oscillation.
(g) Temporary Sign. Any sign which is constructed of cloth, cardboard, or any materials other than glass, wood or metal intended to be displayed for a short period of time only, including banners, pennants, advertising flags, and poster placards, but excluding political banners and banners informing the public of money-raising campaigns for charitable purposes.
(h) Wall Sign. Any flat sign which is placed against a building or other structure and attached thereto in such manner that only one side is visible.