For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning herein indicated. For examples of sign types, see Appendix A.
(a) A-Frame Sign - means sign made of wood, cardboard, plastic, or other lightweight and rigid material having the capability to stand on its own rigid supporting frame in the form of a triangle or an inverted V and being portable and movable. Also known as a sandwich board sign.
(b) Bandit Sign - means a sign constructed, in whole or in substantial part, of paper, cloth, canvas, plastic sheet, cardboard, wallboard, plywood, or other like materials that is not protected from exposure to the natural elements, but is made of weather-resistant materials that last for more than seven (7) days but less than 60 days without significant loss through exposure to the elements or wear and tear.
(c) Banner Sign - means a sign that is made of non-rigid cloth, plastic, paper, or canvas.
(d) Changeable Copy Sign - means a sign designed to display multiple or changing messages whether by manual, mechanical or electronic means. Such signs are characterized by changeable letters, symbols or numerals that are not permanently affixed to the structure, framing or background allowing the letters, characters, or graphics to be modified from time to time manually or by electronic or mechanical devices. Electronically changed signs may include either electronic message boards or digital displays.
(e) Flag Pole Signs - means a sign that is made of non-rigid cloth, plastic, paper, or canvas and is affixed to a pole that is supported from the ground or attached to a building.
(f) Flag Light Pole Signs - means a sign that is made of non-rigid cloth, plastic, paper, or canvas and affixed to a light pole, or similar pole, in a manner that prevents movement of the sign.
(g) Free-standing Sign - means a sign that is constructed of material other than non-rigid cloth, plastic, paper or canvas and is supported from the ground by means of a free-standing wall, monument, poles, or other structural support system and not attached to any building. Free-standing signs greater than twelve (12) square feet in area shall be:
(1) Placed on a full continuous masonry wall or foundation or a full continuous monument base; or
(2) Have a full continuous enclosure between the bottom of the sign and finished grade.
(h) Freeway Changeable Copy Sign - means a sign designed to display multiple or changing messages by electronic means. Such signs are characterized by changeable letters, symbols or numerals that are not permanently affixed to the structure, framing or background allowing the letters, characters or graphics to be modified from time to time by electronic or devices. Electronically changed signs may include either electronic message boards or digital displays.
(i) Mural Wall Sign - means a sign that is hand-painted, hand-tiled, or other similarly created or digitally printed image on the exterior wall of a building.
(j) Permanent Sign - means a sign permanently affixed or attached to the ground or a structure and which cannot be removed without special handling, such as removing or dismantling the foundation or a portion thereof, fasteners, adhesives or similar materials providing support or structural integrity for the sign.
(k) Pole Sign - means a sign that is mounted on a free-standing pole, column, or other support so that the bottom edge of the sign is above finished grade.
(l) Sign - means any identification, description, illustration, or device which is affixed to or integrated into a building, structure or land, or otherwise situated on a lot, and which is intended to direct or attract attention to or announce or promote a product, place, activity, person, idea, institution or business by means of letters, words, designs, colors, symbols, banners fixtures, images, or illustrations.
(m) Sign Structure - means the sign face(s) and walls, foundations, poles, brackets and other materials supporting the sign face(s).
(n) Snipe Sign - means a sign that, in whole or insubstantial part, is not made of weather resistant material and not adequately protected from the natural elements.
(o) Temporary Sign - means a sign constructed of cloth, paper, wood, fabric, or other temporary material, with or without a structural frame, and which is intended or designed for a limited period of display and removable without special handling.
(p) Wall Sign - means any sign attached to, painted on, or integrated into the wall of any building and located in a plane parallel to the wall and supported by the building. Wall signs shall also include signs on awning or canopies.
(q) Window Sign - means a sign, that is attached or affixed to, painted on, or located within two (2) feet inside of a window or door of a building and which is legible more than five (5) feet beyond the face of the window or door on which such sign is located. (Ord. 2020-124. Passed 11-4-20.)