For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SIGHT TRIANGLE. The area of the corner lot closest to the intersection which is kept free of visual impairment to allow full view of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
SIGN, AREA. The entire area of all sign faces, cumulatively, including sign faces on which no copy is currently displayed.
SIGN, BILLBOARD. A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located.
SIGN, CANOPY/AWNING. Any sign which is affixed to, painted on, or suspended from a canopy or awning.
SIGN, CHANGEABLE COPY. A sign on which copy is changed manually in the field or a sign which is electronically or electrically controlled where different copy changes are shown on the same lamp bank.
SIGN, DIRECTIONAL. A sign designed and erected solely for the purpose of directing or guiding automotive or pedestrian traffic or parking and containing no advertising matter.
SIGN, FACE.
(1) That part of the sign which is or can be used to identify, to advertise, to communicate information, or for visual representation which attracts the attention of the public for any purpose.
(2) This shall include any background material, panel, trim, color, and direct or self- illumination that differentiates the sign from the building, structure, backdrop surface, or object upon or against which it is placed. This shall not include any portion of the support structure for the sign; provided, that no message, symbol, or any of the aforementioned sign face criteria is placed on or designed as part of the support structure. A two-sided sign shall be considered to have two SIGN FACES.
SIGN, FLASHING. Any sign which, by method or manner of illumination, flashes on or off, or blinks with varying light intensity, shows motion, or creates the illusion of motion, or revolves in a manner to create the illusion of being on or off.
SIGN, FREE STANDING. A sign supported by one or more upright poles, columns, or braces placed in or on the ground and not attached to any building or structure.
SIGN, HEIGHT. The vertical distance measured from the natural grade at the base of the sign support to the highest point of the sign.
SIGN, IDENTIFICATION. A sign which states the name of the business or establishment, including either the national company or local proprietor, and/or the address of a building.
SIGN, ILLUMINATED. A sign lighted by or exposed to artificial lighting, either by lights on or in the sign or directed towards the sign.
SIGN, MUNICIPAL/COMMUNITY ENTRANCE. A sign erected by a government or public body and located near the edge of a community, township, or political subdivision and for the primary purpose of identifying and describing such municipality or community.
SIGN, NAMEPLATE. A sign which displays only the name and address of the occupant and is unlighted.
SIGN, NON-CONFORMING. A sign lawfully erected and maintained prior to the effective date of the adoption of this chapter which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter.
SIGN, OFF-PREMISES. A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located.
SIGN, ON-PREMISES. Any sign that identifies a business, person, activity, goods, products, services, or facilities that is located on the same premises as the sign itself.
SIGN, PORTABLE. Any sign that is not permanently attached to the ground, a structure, or a building and which is designed to be transported to another location.
SIGN, PROJECTING. Any sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects from the wall of a building or structure.
SIGN, TEMPORARY. Any sign which contains information which is not permanent in character. Such signs include, but are not limited to, political campaign signs, garage sale signs, and real estate signs.
SIGN, WALL. Any sign attached or erected against a wall or building or structure parallel to the face of a building and supported throughout its length by such building.
(Prior Code, 7 TCC 1-20(b))