[Ord. No. 377-2017]
The following sign definitions are specifically applicable to this part:
ABANDONED SIGNA sign which identifies a business, service, or activity that has not operated for at least 90 days; a sign which is damaged, in disrepair, or vandalized; a sign which advertises a nonexistent event, use, product or service.
ANIMATED SIGNA sign having action, motion or flashing lights; signs with spinners, pennants, streamers and similar displays; signs that glow or have reflective qualities.
ATM SIGNA sign that is mounted, painted or otherwise attached to a device that dispenses cash.
AWNING SIGNA sign that is mounted, painted or otherwise attached to an awning or window or door canopy. The area of awning signs shall be calculated by multiplying the largest horizontal and vertical dimensions of any lettering, display or graphic on the awning.
BENCH SIGNA sign located on or attached to any part of the surface of a bench, seat or chair placed on or adjacent to a public roadway.
BILLBOARD SIGNAny sign which directs attention to a use which is conducted, sold or offered at a location other than the lot on which the sign is located.
DESIGN ENHANCEMENT FEATUREAny portion of a sign structure intended to improve the physical appearance of a sign, including roofs, columns, railroad ties, lattice and other decorative features.
DIRECTORY OF OCCUPANTS SIGNA sign listing the tenants or occupants of a building and their respective professions or business activities.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD SIGNA sign that displays an image, video or text using a device that is capable of changing the message. Electronic message boards include but are not limited to signs also known as electronic reader boards and electronic message center signs.
FLASHING SIGNAn illuminated sign in which the artificial light is intermittent or is not maintained in a stationary position or constant intensity.
GROUND SIGNA freestanding sign which is supported by one or more columns, uprights, poles or braces that have been secured in the ground; a sign which is supported by a base constructed in or upon the ground. Also commonly known as a Monument Sign.
ILLUMINATED SIGNA sign characterized by the use of artificial light, either projecting through its surface(s) [internally illuminated]; or reflecting off its surface(s) [externally illuminated].
INFLATABLE SIGNAn air or other gas filled sign used to advertise a product or event. Inflatable signs include all manner of balloons used for any display purpose.
MARQUEE SIGNA sign designed so that characters, letters, illustrations or other graphics may be changed or rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign.
MUNICIPAL PURPOSE SIGNA sign used for official purposes as an aid to safety or community service; a sign required by law. Examples include Township entrance and exit signs, health notices, posted permits and signs to recognize historic sites.
OFF-PREMISES SIGNA sign whose message directs attention to a business, product, service, event or activity that is not sold, produced, furnished, or conducted on the property upon which the sign is located.
ON-PREMISES SIGNA sign whose message and design relate to an individual business, profession, product, service, event, point of view, or activity that is sold, offered, or conducted on the same property where the sign is located.
PERMANENT SIGNA sign that is fixed or intended to remain for an indefinite period of time.
ROOF SIGNA sign erected above or on the roof of a building, any part of which extends more than six inches above the facade of a building.
SEQUENTIAL SIGNA series of signs each bearing a portion of the message or information to be conveyed and intended to be read in sequence.
SHINGLE SIGNA wooden, unlighted sign attached to a principal building and located perpendicular to the front facade of the structure.
SIGNAn object, device, display, or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct, or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event, or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination, or projected images.
SIGN AREAThe total square foot content of the background upon which sign lettering or display is presented. If there is no background, the sign area shall be computed as the product of the largest horizontal width, "a" and the largest vertical height, "b" of the lettering or display. This shall not be construed to include the support or design enhancement features of any signs which are used solely for such purpose. Design enhancement features that provide sign functions of any kind shall be included in the sign area calculations. For signs with two display faces, the maximum area requirement shall be permitted on each side.
SIGN HEIGHTThe vertical distance from the average ground elevation around the base of ground sign to the highest level of any portion of the sign, including support and design enhancement features.
SNIPE SIGNA sign tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences, public benches, streetlights, or other objects, or placed on any public property or in the public right-of-way or on any private property without the permission of the property owner. A sign attached to a utility pole in conformance with State and utility regulations is not a snipe sign.
SUPPORTAny portion of a sign structure designed to elevate, suspend, anchor, brace or hold up a sign or design enhancement feature.
TEMPORARY SIGNAny sign constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, paper, plywood, corrugated material, plastic or other light material, including, sidewalk signs, portable signs, searchlights and inflatable signs and designed or intended to be displayed for a short period of time.
WALL SIGNA sign attached to, painted upon or erected against the wall or facade of a building or structure and not extending more than six inches from the building face or facade of the structure, except that signs exceeding 32 inches in height shall be permitted to extend up to 10 inches from the building face. Also commonly known as a facade sign.
WINDOW OR DOOR SIGNA sign attached to or painted upon a window or door which is visible to the general public from an out-of-doors position.