For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED SIGN/BILLBOARD. A sign or sign structure that is blank, obliterated, or displays obsolete advertising material for a period in excess of 90 days. The 90-day period for determining if a sign is ABANDONED commences upon notification of violation to the offender.
BACK-TO-BACK SIGN. An off-premises or on-premises sign consisting of two sign facings oriented in the opposite direction with not more than one face per side.
BANNER SIGN. An on-premises sign which can be changed periodically to identify an establishment’s activities, products, or services conducted or available on the property.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A sign erected for the convenience of the public, such as directing traffic movement, parking, or identifying restrooms, public telephones, walkways, and other similar features or facilities and bearing no advertising in the message.
DOUBLE FACED SIGN. An off-premises or on-premises sign with two adjacent faces oriented in the same direction and not more than ten feet apart at the nearest point between the two faces.
FACING. The portion of a sign structure upon which advertising is affixed or painted and visible in one direction at one time.
FREESTANDING SIGN. A sign on a frame, pole, or other support structure not attached to any building.
HIGHWAY. Every way or place of whatever nature open to the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular travel, is a HIGHWAY. The term HIGHWAY shall also include private access easements and roadways.
OFF-PREMISES SIGN. A sign/billboard that advertises goods or services not available at the location of the billboard or advertising sign.
ON-PREMISES SIGN. A sign identifying an establishment’s activities, products, or services conducted or available on the property upon which it is located and signs advertising the sale or lease of the property upon which they are located.
PLANNING OFFICIAL. The Board of Commissioners and its designee charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
SIGNS/BILLBOARDS. Any sign defined in this chapter which displays or conveys any identification, description, illustration, or device, illuminated or non-illuminated, which directs attention to a product, service, business activity, institution, business, or solicitation, including any permanently installed or situated merchandise, or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, or placard designed to advertise, identify, or convey information, with the exception of window displays.
SIGN STRUCTURE. The sign face and support members that are permanently affixed to the ground or attached to a structure. SIGN STRUCTURE does not include the sign frame.
TEMPORARY SIGNS. Signs and sign structures that are temporary in nature that are placed or erected in such a manner to be easily removed from the property and are not permanently affixed.
(Ord. #10, passed 5-17-2007)