For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BANNER. A flexible sign directly mounted to a building, or a support on a building, or between two poles made of natural or synthetic material that is used to call attention to a business, product, service, or activity, not including flags as defined in this section.
BULLETIN or MENU BOARDS. Printed or handwritten messages that announce an event held on the premises or sample restaurant menus attached to a bulletin board in a weatherproof enclosure.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN. A sign which identifies the owners, financiers, contractors, engineers, architects, tenants, or other parties responsible for a project under construction.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A sign for private traffic direction which directs traffic movement onto or within a property.
FEATHER FLAG SIGN, WINDFEATHER SIGN. A flexible sign made of natural or synthetic material typically fastened on one long side to a flexible or non-flexible pole mounted on the ground, intended to move with the wind to call attention to a business, product, service or activity, not including flags as defined in this section.
FLAG. A piece of fabric of distinctive design that is used as a sign, symbol, or emblem hung from a pole, a bracket, or attached to the side of a building.
GARAGE SALE SIGN. A sign used to advertise a private sale of personal household possessions and not for the use of any commercial venture.
HOME ADDRESS SIGN. A sign with a numerical address of the property.
HOME BUSINESS/HOME OCCUPATION SIGN. A sign which advertises or identifies a business that is located in a private residence.
INFORMATIONAL SIGN. Signs that carry information and have no commercial message such as telephone or loading only or one that lists business hours.
MURAL. A work of art applied to or made integral with a wall surface.
NEON SIGNS.
(1) EXTERIOR NEON SIGN. A freestanding or attached sign displayed on the exterior of a building.
(2) INTERIOR NEON SIGN. A neon sign displayed within four feet of a window and intended to be viewed from the outside.
OFF-PREMISE SIGN. A sign which directs attention to a business or service offered or existing elsewhere than upon the same lot where the sign is displayed. The above shall include an outdoor advertising sign (billboard) on which space is leased or rented by the owner to others for the purpose of conveying a commercial or non-commercial message.
PENNANT. Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.
PERMANENT SIGN. Any sign constructed of durable materials, secured on a structure or property, and intended to exist for the duration of time that the use or occupant is located on the premises.
POLITICAL/ELECTION SIGN. A temporary sign used in connection with an official city, school district, county, state, or federal election or referendum.
PORTABLE SIGNS. Any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, including but not limited to: flashing A-frames, searchlights, beacons, balloons, umbrellas, trailers, wheeled or non-wheeled carts, or signs inside, on, or against parked vehicles.
OPINION SIGN. A sign displaying a noncommercial message that is political, religious, or personal in nature.
REAL ESTATE SIGN. A sign advertising the real estate upon which the sign is located as being for sale or lease.
RENTAL SIGN. A sign advertising the rental of a dwelling for long or short-term occupancy.
SANDWICH BOARD SIGN. A temporary free standing sign constructed in such a manner as to form an “A” or a tent-like shape, hinged or not hinged at the top, each angular face held at an appropriate distance by a supporting member.
SIGN. Any words, lettering, parts of letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices, designs, trademarks, logos or pictures, or combination thereof, intended to be used to attract attention to or convey information about a person, place, business, firm, profession, or association.
SIGN AREA. The smallest area within a three or four sided polygon or circle enclosing the display surface of the sign including all letters, characters, and delineations that differentiate it from the background against which it is placed. SIGN AREA shall not include the structural supports for free standing signs. Where a sign has two faces, placed back to back, and are of equal size, the area of the two faces shall be considered as one face. If the two back-to-back faces are of unequal size, the larger of the two sign faces shall be counted as the sign area.
SIGN, ATTACHED. A permanent sign which is either painted or attached to the exterior wall of a building, including lettering on a canopy/awning, a sign hanging under a canopy/awning, or on the exterior of a window.
(1) CANOPY/AWNING SIGN. A fabric canopy or awning with all or any part used as a sign.
(2) PROJECTING SIGN. A double-faced sign attached at an angle or perpendicular to the wall of a building.
(3) ROOF SIGN. Any sign erected and constructed wholly on or over the roof of a building, supported by the roof structure.
(4) WALL SIGN. Any sign that is attached parallel to the wall or painted on the wall of a building.
(5) WINDOW SIGN. A sign painted on, or attached directly to, the exterior surface of a glass window or door.
(6) MARQUEE SIGN. A changeable message sign either freestanding or attached to a building. Also known as a MESSAGE BOARD.
SIGN, FREESTANDING. A permanent sign which is not attached to a building or any other structure and is set permanently in the ground with posts or base.
(1) PYLON SIGN. A freestanding sign affixed permanently in the ground and supported by a single or double post(s).
(2) MONUMENT SIGN. A freestanding sign affixed directly to a masonry or other base without a support post.
TEMPORARY SIGN. Any sign that is not constructed or intended for long term use or is not permanently attached to a building, window, or structure, including but not limited to banners, pennants, feather flag signs, windfeather signs, real estate signs, garage sale signs, directional signs for special events, or signs to advertise short term sales.
(Ord. 050711, passed - -; Am. Ord. 02-02, passed 2-11-2002; Am. Ord. 090824-1, passed 8-24-2009; Am. Ord. 101122-1, passed 11-22-2010; Am. Ord. 160808-2, passed 8-8-2016)