For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BILLBOARD. Any sign that promotes or advertises off-premise commodities or services.
POST. To erect, attach, or affix in any manner, including, without limitation, nailing, tacking, tying, gluing, pasting, painting, staking, marking, or writing.
REAL ESTATE SIGN. A sign indicating the availability for sale, rent, or lease of the specific of the specific lot, building, or portion of a building upon which the sign is posted.
SIGN. Any writing, pictorial representation, illustration, decoration (including any material used to differentiate sign copy from its background), landscaping form, emblem, symbol, design, trademark, banner, flag, pennant, captive balloon, streamer, spinner, ribbon, sculpture, statue, or any other figure or character that:
(1) Is a structure or any part thereof (including the roof or wall of a building); or
(2) Is written, printed, projected, painted, constructed, or otherwise placed or displayed upon or designed into landscaping or a structure or a board, plate, canopy, awning, marquee, or vehicle, or upon any material object or device whatsoever; and
(3) By reason of its form, color, wording, symbol, design, illumination, or motion attracts or is designed to attract attention to the subject thereof or is used as a means of identifications, advertisement, or announcement or political or artistic expression or decoration; but
(4) Landscaping constitutes a sign only to the extent that it is planted, trimmed, graded, arranged, or installed in such a manner as to convey an explicit commercial message.
TEMPORARY SIGN. A sign that is:
(1) Intended for a temporary period of posting;
(2) Typically constructed from nondurable materials, including paper, cardboard, cloth, plastic, and/or wallboard; and
(3) Does not constitute a structure subject to the city’s building code and zoning code provisions.
(Ord. passed 6-25-2018)