As used in this chapter:
(a) "Architectural canopy sign" means an enclosed structure, possibly illuminated, that is attached to the wall of a building with the face of the sign approximately parallel to the wall and with the message integrated into its surface.
(b) "Area of sign" means the total exterior surface computed in square feet of a sign having but one exposed surface, and one-half the total of all the exposed surface computed in square feet of a sign having more than one such surface.
(c) "Changeable copy sign" means a sign that is designed so that characters, letters or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. This shall also include the changing of copy on advertising signs.
(d) "Directional sign" means a detached sign that directs vehicular traffic to the proper point of ingress or egress or directs internal traffic flow on the lot where it is displayed.
(e) "EVMA" means "electronic variable message sign."
(f) "Modification, major" means a change to an existing permanent sign that results in structural alteration, relocation, replacement.
(g) "Modification, minor" means a change to an existing permanent sign that does not involve structural alteration, relocation, replacement, or change of the sign face. This definition includes repainting, cleaning and minor repair that maintains the sign in a safe condition.
(h) "Permanent sign" means any sign with its own foundation or footing, or which is painted on or otherwise anchored to a building, wall or other permanent structure, and any of which are installed to achieve a lasting and enduring condition and location.
(i) "Portable sign" means a temporary sign that can be easily moved by wheel or human motion from place to place. Such signs include, but are not limited to retail stands, and signs affixed or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, unless said vehicle is used in the normal day-to-day operation of the business.
(j) "Real estate sign" means a sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the lot on which it is maintained, institutional bulletin boards and a professional or announcement sign accessory to a home occupation or a dwelling shall not be deemed a business sign.
(k) "Sign" means any device for visual communication that is used for the purpose of informing or attracting the attention of the general public.
(l) "Temporary sign" means a sign which has no permanent attachment to a building or ground, including but not limited to, pole or post attachments, banners, pennants or any other sign that does not meet the definition of a permanent sign.
(m) "Sidewalk sign" means a sign which is supported by a frame, such as an A-frame or sandwich sign placed on the sidewalk, that is not permanently attached or anchored to the ground or any other structure.
(Ord. A-3075. Passed 1-24-22.)