For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AREA, DIGITAL SIGN. The square footage of the sign as measured by multiplying the maximum width by the maximum height of the face of the sign, including borders.
AREA, MONUMENT SIGN. The square footage of the copy of the sign as measured by drawing the smallest possible box around the copy. Only one box is to be drawn per side (see illustration in § 155.02 of this chapter) and only one side is to be measured, assuming a mirror image on the opposite side of the sign. If the sides are not identical, the larger measurement shall be used. This shall constitute the area of the sign, unless the border area around the copy on either side or on the top of the sign is more than 18 inches. In this case, the area of the sign shall be calculated by multiplying the maximum width of the sign by the height of the sign from ground level to the highest part of the sign.
AREA, PYLON SIGN. The square footage of the sign as measured by multiplying the maximum width by the maximum height of the face of the sign, including borders.
AREA, WALL SIGN. The square footage of the copy of the sign as measured by drawing the smallest possible box around the copy. Only one box is to be drawn per sign.
ASSEMBLY. The act of connecting together the parts of something (such as a machine).
AWNING. Any cover, often of fabric, plastic, metal or glass, designed and intended for protection from weather conditions or sunlight or as a decorative embellishment, which projects from a wall or roof of a structure primarily over a window, walk or the like.
CANOPY. Any roof-like cover, often of fabric, plastic, metal or glass, on a support which provides shelter over a doorway or an area of service.
GROUND LEVEL. The average elevation of the natural ground on which the sign is located.
HEIGHT OF SIGN. The dimension as measured from the ground level to the highest point of any sign.
SIGHT TRIANGLE. An area at the intersection of any street, road, driveway or any point of ingress or egress and public street that shall remain clear of obstruction or vegetation higher than three feet and clear of any signs. The triangle’s area shall be measured by extending the curb line or edge of pavement of each paved surface to a point where they intersect; from that point, measure 25 feet back along the said lines and connect the two end points, forming a triangle. (See illustration in § 155.02 of this chapter.)
SIGN, ADDRESS. Any sign depicting only a street address.
SIGN, AREA IDENTIFICATION. Any free-standing sign, on the identified premises, which identifies the name of a commercial area or development, industrial area or development, or office complex, or any combination of the above. The sign may not contain advertising.
SIGN, AWNING. Any sign or graphic printed on or in some fashion attached directly to the awning material.
SIGN, BILLBOARD. A sign that is not located on the premises containing the use or uses which are promoted by such sign.
SIGN, CAMPAIGN. Any temporary sign promoting the candidacy of a person running for governmental office, or promoting an issue to be voted on at a governmental election.
SIGN, CANOPY. Any sign that is part of or attached to a canopy providing protective cover over a door, entrance or area of service, such as fuel islands.
SIGN, DIGITAL. Any sign or portion of a sign with characters, letters or illustrations that can be programmed to be displayed, changed or rearranged digitally. The portion of a sign containing the price of motor fuel is not included.
SIGN, DIRECTIONAL. Any sign erected for the purpose of directing traffic within a site, not to promote or advertise a business.
SIGN, DIRECTIONAL REAL ESTATE. Any sign meant to direct traffic to a property for sale or rent.
SIGN, FREESTANDING. Any sign which is placed in the ground and not affixed to any part of any structure.
SIGN, GOVERNMENT. Any sign which is erected by a unit of government.
SIGN, INSTITUTIONAL or SIGN, RECREATIONAL. Any sign identifying a church, institution, school or recreational facility.
SIGN, MONUMENT. Any permanent, freestanding sign with its sign face mounted on the ground or mounted on a base at least as wide as the sign copy area.
SIGN, MULTI-TENANT. Any sign identifying tenants on a site, within a development, or in a building that has more than one tenant, with each tenant having a separate exterior public entrance.
SIGN, NAMEPLATE. Any sign depicting the name of a family residing in a single- or two-family residence.
SIGN, NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTIFICATION. Any monument sign depicting the name of a neighborhood, residential subdivision or residential development located at a generally accepted entrance point.
SIGN, OFF-PREMISES. A commercial sign which directs the attention of the public to a business, activity conducted, product sold or offered, or service rendered at a location not on the same lot where such sign is located. For purposes of this chapter, easements, rights-of-way and utility poles and other appurtenances shall be considered to be outside such lot and any sign placed on or in those areas shall be considered an OFF-PREMISES SIGN.
SIGN, OPEN HOUSE. Any sign which advertises that a dwelling is open for inspection.
SIGN, PORTABLE. Any ground sign designed to be movable from one location to another and which is not permanently attached to the ground.
SIGN, PROJECTING. Any sign which is affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than 18 inches beyond the surface of such building or wall face.
SIGN, PYLON. Any freestanding sign that has its supportive structure(s) anchored in the ground and which has a sign face elevated above ground level by pole(s) or beam(s) and with any amount of area below the sign copy area open.
SIGN, READER BOARD. Any sign or portion of a sign that has individual letters that can be changed manually in order to advertise or convey a message. The portion of a sign containing the price of motor fuel is not included.
SIGN, REAL ESTATE. Any sign placed upon property advertising that property for sale or rent.
SIGN, ROOF. Any sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building.
SIGN, TEMPORARY. Any non-permanent sign, banner, inflatable device or flag or by similar means advertising a product sold or offered, service rendered, event, store opening or similar item or happening for a limited duration.
SIGN, WALL. Any sign which is affixed upon and parallel to the wall of a building, projecting not more than 18 inches from the face of the building.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)