For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADVERTISING SIGN or BILLBOARD. An off-site sign which directs attention to an object as described herein; provided, however, such advertising sign shall not be associated with the primary use, business, activity or service conducted on the premises.
BUSINESS SIGN. An on-site sign which identifies or directs attention to an object as described herein associated or offered as the primary use, business, activity or service on the premises; provided, however, that, window displays relating to such items for sale or promoted on the premises shall not be construed as BUSINESS SIGNS.
FREESTANDING SIGN. Any sign attached to a self-supporting sign structure, which is essentially unattached to any other structure.
INCIDENTAL SIGN. A nameplate, temporary sign or sign relating to the lot or use thereof and designating accessory uses, direction, identification, information or real estate for sale, rent or lease.
PORTABLE SIGN. Any sign that is not permanently affixed to a building, structure or the ground, inclusive of signs on movable objects, except signs on vehicles which are moving or parked only temporarily, incidental to their principal use for transportation; a temporary sign designed to be moved from place to place. A sign not permitted by this section, but may be permitted by the Board in accordance with the requirements of §§ 156.515 through 156.518 of this chapter.
PROJECTING SIGN. Any sign suspended from or supported by a building, and extending outward therefrom more than 18 inches.
SIGN. Any identification, description, display or illustration which is affixed to, or painted, or represented directly or indirectly upon a building or other outdoor surface or parcel of land, and which directs attention to an object, project, place, activity, business, person, service or interest.
SIGN FACING. The surface of the sign upon, against or through which the message of the sign is exhibited.
SIGN STRUCTURE. The supports, uprights, bracing and framework for the sign. In the case of a SIGN STRUCTURE consisting of two or more sides, where the angle formed between any of the sides (or the projection thereof) exceeds 15 degrees, each side shall be considered a separate SIGN STRUCTURE.
SIGN SURFACE. The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing all elements of the sign which form a integral part of the sign and which are organized, related and composed to form a single unit. Where matter is displayed in a random manner without organized relationship of elements, or where there is reasonable doubt about the relationship of elements, each element shall be considered to be a single sign.
(Ord. passed - -2006, § 80.37(A))