Signs, their definitions and type as to design and contents as used in this Building Code are defined as follows:
(a) “Sign” means a structure or part thereof, or any device attached to a structure or parcel of land, and which shall display or include any letter, model, banner, pennant, insignia, device or other representation to direct attention to a person, institution, organization, activity, place, object, product or business.
(b) Content of Signs. Signs are herein classified according to contents and use as follows:
(1) “Bulletin board” means an announcement sign directing attention and located on the lot of a public or semipublic institution.
(2) “Business” means a sign which directs attention to the name of the business or establishment, the goods or commodities sold and/or services rendered on the zoning lot on which the sign is located.
(3) “Directional” means a sign indicating the direction to which attention is called on the same lot.
(4) “Nameplate” means a sign indicating the name and/or address of the person or persons occupying the zoning lot.
(5) “Political” means a sign advocating action on a public issue or candidate for public office.
(6) “Real estate and development” means a sign directing attention to the promotion, development, rental, sale or lease of property on which it is located, or a sign indicating the name, owner or manager of a development.
(7) “Retail and industrial” means a sign directing attention to the name of a retail or industrial establishment, goods produced or sold or service rendered on the zoning lot on which the sign is located.
(c) Design of Signs. Signs are herein classified and defined, according to design, as follows :
(1) “Flat or wall” means a sign attached to or integral with a wall, or attached to or painted on the windows or doors of a building.
(2) “Marquee” means a sign attached to the soffit or fascia of a marquee, roof over a walk or permanent awning.
(3) “Pole” means a sign erected on a pole, poles, posts, or other in-ground supports that exceeds the height and width requirements specified in Section 1349.08(e) below and is wholly independent of any building or attached support.
(4) “Projecting” means a sign erected on the outside wall of a building and which projects out at an angle therefrom.
(5) “Roof” means a sign erected upon and completely over the roof of any building.
(6) “Temporary” means a sign applying to a seasonal or other brief activity constructed of cloth, paper or fabric of any kind with or without a frame. This may also include a back lighted sign mounted on a frame, with or without wheels, that allows it to be easily moved from one location to another.
(7) “Ground” means a free standing sign with its base landscaped or otherwise maintaining the supporting structure and appurtenances, designed to complement the building and lot to which it pertains and conforming to the height and width requirements specified in Section 1349.08(e) below.
(Ord. 82-58. Passed 9-21-82; Ord. 2003-52. Passed 10-21-03; Ord. 2013-68. Passed 12-17-13; Ord. 2014-23. Passed 5-6-14.)