For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AWNING. Any structure made of cloth or metal with a metal frame attached to a building and projecting into a street right-of-way when it is erected so as to permit its being raised into a position approximately flat against the building when not in use.
CANOPY. Any structure, other than an awning, made of metal or other incombustible material attached to a building and projecting into a street right-of-way and supported by pillars or posts within a street right-of-way. Canopies shall extend the entire street frontage of a building.
MARQUEE. Any hood or awning of permanent construction projecting from the wall of a building above an entrance and extending into a street right-of-way without pillars or posts within the street right-of-way.
SIGN. Every billboard, ground sign, wall sign, roof sign, illuminated sign, projecting sign, temporary sign and street clock that contains advertising made to promote the interest of any person when they are placed out of doors in view of the general public and project into a street right-of-way.
(1985 Code, § 99.10)