§ 153.180 DEFINITIONS.
   This sign code shall refer to definitions set forth in this municipal code except as modified below:
   AWNING SIGN. A sign where graphics or symbols are painted, sewn or otherwise adhered to the awning material as an integrated part of the awning itself.
   BANNER SIGN. Any sign made of fabric, vinyl or any similar non-rigid material with no enclosing framework.
   BILLBOARD. Any off-site structure or portion thereto upon which are signs or advertisements used as an outdoor display. This definition does not include any bulletin boards used to display government signs.
   CANOPY SIGN. Any sign that is mounted, painted, or otherwise applied on or attached to a canopy or structural protective cover over an outdoor area.
   CODE OFFICIAL. An employee of the city designated by the Mayor to administer and enforce this code.
   CONSTRUCTION IDENTIFICATION SIGN. A sign which identifies architects, engineers, contractors and other individuals or firms involved with construction on premises, the name of the building or development, the intended purpose of the building, and/or the expected completion date.
   CROWN SIGN. A wall sign extending not more than three feet from the building facade located on the upper horizontal band of a building at least two stories in height.
   DIGITAL BILLBOARD. An electronically displayed Billboard that is static or changes messages by any electronic process or remote control.
   DIGITAL SIGN. An electronically displayed sign that is static or changes messages by any electronic process or remote control.
   DOUBLE POST SIGN. A permanently affixed sign which is wholly independent of a building for support where the primary support is supplied by two posts.
   ELECTRIC SIGN. Any sign containing electrical wiring. This does not include signs illuminated by an exterior floodlight source.
   FLASHING SIGN. Any illuminated sign on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use. For the purpose of this code any moving illuminated sign, except digital billboards, must be considered a flashing sign.
   GOVERNMENT SIGN. A government sign is a sign that is constructed, placed or maintained by the federal, state or local government or a sign that is required to be constructed, maintained by the federal, state or local government either directly or to enforce a property owner's rights.
   HIGHWAY SIGN. A freestanding sign, integral sign or flat mounted sign that is erected and maintained within the view of motorists who are driving on a highway.
   ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign that is directly lighted by any electrical light source, internal or external. This definition does not include signs that are illuminated by streetlights or other light sources owned by any public agency or light sources that are specifically operated for the purpose of lighting the area in which the sign is located rather than the sign itself.
   INTEGRAL SIGN. A sign that is embedded into the material of a building.
   MONUMENT SIGN. A free-standing and permanently affixed sign that is supported by a solid base (other than poles) and such that no air space is visible within or between any portion of the sign display area and sign structure. A monument sign may identify a project or district, or mark an entrance, which can incorporate a single or multiple licensed business listing.
   OFF-PREMISES. A sign that directs attention to a business, profession, event, entertainment, product or service that is located, offered or sold somewhere other than on the certain premises where the sign is erected.
   ORIGINAL ART DISPLAY. A hand-painted work of visual art that is either affixed to or painted directly on the exterior wall of a structure with the permission of the property owner. An ORIGINAL ART DISPLAY does not include: mechanically produced or computer-generated prints or images, including but not limited to digitally printed vinyl; electrical or mechanical components; or changing image art display.
   OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN. A sign that advertises goods, products or services which are not sold, manufactured or distributed on or from the premises or facilities on which the sign is located.
   PORTABLE SIGN. Any structure without a permanent foundation or otherwise permanently attached to a fixed location, which can be carried, towed, hauled or driven and is primarily designed to be moved rather than be limited to a fixed location regardless of modifications that limit its movability.
   PROJECTING SIGN. A sign, other than a wall sign, that is mounted to the wall or surface of a building or structure and which is supported by a wall of a building or structure and projects from the building by 12 inches or more.
   REAL ESTATE SIGN. A free-standing sign advertising the premises for sale, rent or lease.
   ROOF SIGN. A sign located on or above the roof of any building, not including false mansard roof, canopy, or other fascia.
   SANDWICH BOARD SIGN. A moveable sign not secured or attached to the ground or surface upon which it is located.
   SIGN. A name, identification, description, display or illustration, other than an original art display, which is affixed to, painted or represented directly or indirectly upon a building, or other outdoor surface which directs attention to or is designed or intended to direct attention to the sign face or to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business. Signs located completely within an enclosed building, and not exposed to view from a street, must not be considered a sign. Each display surface of a sign or sign face must be considered to be a sign.
   SIGN AREA. The space enclosed within the extreme edges of the sign on each sign face, not including the supporting structure or where attached directly to a building wall or surface; the space within the outline enclosing all the characters of the words, numbers or design. If the sign lettering and/or logo is not enclosed or framed in any way, then the area of the letters and/or logo themselves may be considered the sign area.
   SIGN FACE. The entire display surface area of a sign upon, against or through which copy is placed or reflected.
   SHINGLE SIGN. A small projecting sign that hangs from a bracket or support and is located over or near a building entrance.
   SUBDIVISION SIGN. A permanently affixed sign which is wholly independent of a building for support attached along its entire width to a continuous pedestal or wall that is used to identify the entry to or name of an entire development.
   TEMPORARY SIGN. A banner, pennant, poster or advertising display constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, plastic sheet, cardboard, wallboard, plywood or other like materials and that appears to be intended or is determined by the Code Official to be displayed for a limited period of time.
   VEHICLE SIGN. Means any sign attached to or displayed on a vehicle.
   WALL SIGN. Means any attached sign other than a projecting sign or a banner sign, which is permanently attached to or painted on any wall of any building and projects from the plane of the wall less than 12 inches. An integral sign shall be considered a wall sign.
   WINDOW SIGN. An attached sign which is not a temporary sign and which is attached to, painted on, etched or otherwise adhered to a window or which is displayed within 12 inches of the window and is legible from outside the window.
   WINDBLOWN SIGNS. A fluttering, spinning, windblown or inflatable device, including pennants, streamers and propeller discs.
(Ord. 2018-05-786, passed 5-1-18)