For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BANNER. A non-rigid cloth, plastic or canvas sign typically related to a special event or promotion. For the purposes of this subchapter, the term BANNER shall not include official flags of public entities, or civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations.
BILLBOARD. An off-premises sign that is more than 200 square feet in area.
CANOPY. A structure separate from, but associated by use with the principal building, which is supported independently by posts or columns, is open on all sides, and is intended only for shelter or ornamentation. A CANOPY SIGN is a sign that is attached to or a part of the roof of such a structure.
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN. A sign which, in whole or in part, provides for periodic changes in the material or message composing the sign. This definition includes both electronically and manually changeable signs.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN. Any sign which indicates the direction or specific location of an institution, organization or business, which does not include advertising or any information regarding product lines or services offered.
FLASHING SIGN. A sign or graphic which, in any manner, as a whole or in part, physically changes in light intensity or gives the appearance of such change.
FREESTANDING SIGN. A sign which is wholly independent of any building for support.
JOINT IDENTIFICATION SIGN. A sign intended to provide the identity or name, for two or more uses within one building or on one property or the name of the building or its address for property occupied by two or more businesses.
MOVING SIGN. Any sign, all or any part of which physically moves or is animated so as to give the appearance of movement. For the purposes of this chapter, a barber pole shall not be considered a moving sign.
OFF-PREMISES SIGN. Any sign that identifies or provides information related to a good, service or event that is not located on the property where such sign is located.
PERMANENT SIGN. A sign intended to be erected or used, or in fact which is used, for a time period in excess of 90 days.
PORTABLE SIGN. A sign designed or constructed in such a manner that it can be moved or relocated without involving any structural or support changes and shall include:
(A) FOLDING PORTABLE SIGN. A sign constructed of wood or other durable material which can be folded or collapsed for ease of transport.
(B) TRAILER SIGN. A sign that is constructed on a chassis intended for the mounting of wheels, thereby permitting the sign to be moved.
PROJECTING SIGN. A sign which extends outward perpendicular to the building face.
SIGN. Any device for visual communication which is designed, intended or used to convey a message, advertise, inform or otherwise direct attention to a person, institution, organization, activity, business, place, object or product.
TEMPORARY SIGN. A sign intended to be used, or in fact used, for a time period of 90 days or less.
VENDING MACHINE SIGN. A permanent sign installed by the manufacturer on a fuel pump, vending machine or similar outdoor object.
WALL SIGN. A sign attached to a building face, with the exposed face in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall. WALL SIGNS include painted murals, messages, graphics and other designs painted along with any letters or numerals mounted directly on buildings.
WINDOW SIGN. A sign, graphic, poster, symbol or other identification which is physically affixed to or painted on the glass or other structural component of the window.
(2003 Code, § 153.416) (Ord. 3459, § 31.02, passed 3-7-2002)