Shall mean the surface area computed by drawing a rectangle touching the outermost edges of letters comprising the sign, or the area established by reason of distinctive variation in background color, by borders or by some other equivalent manner, whichever is greater.

Shall mean any canopy or covering, consisting of a rigid frame and canvas or vinyl material covering, which shelters the entrance or window area of a commercial building from the elements.

Shall mean a sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located.

Shall mean the area from grade level to the top of the highest point of the structure and extending the full width of the structure facing the frontage of the building.

Shall mean any sign, other than a pole sign, in which the entire bottom is in line with or is close to the ground and is independent of any other structure.

Shall mean any sign whereby the sign or a portion thereof is not fixed as a whole or in part moves from its fixed position. This definition shall not preclude a sign from incorporating a clock or temperature reading indicator.

Shall mean a sign that is not permanently affixed to a building, structure or the ground (i.e. sandwich board sign).

Shall mean any inscription written, printed, painted or otherwise placed on a board, plate, banner or exterior wall, window or awning or upon any material object or any device whatsoever, which by reason of its form, color, wording, activity or technique, or otherwise, attracts attention to itself whether it be used as means of identification, advertisement or announcement. A sign shall also include a description, display or illustration which is affixed to any building, structure or part thereof or any piece of land which displays or includes any letter, word, banner, model, flag, pennant, insignia, device or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an announcement, direction or advertisement. For the purpose of this section, the word "sign" does not include the flag, pennant or insignia of any nation, group of nations, states, cities, or other governmental unit; or the number and name of the street upon which the building is located. This term shall apply only to such signs as are visible and intelligible to persons located outside the building.

Shall mean signs of a size, number and composition described in this section displaying the message "for sale," "for rent," "for lease," "open house" or other message intended to attract attention to real property. As used in this Article, "open house" shall mean "real estate open house."

Shall mean signs of a size, number and composition described in this section intended to direct traffic to real property that is for sale, for rent at which an open house is being conducted.

Shall mean a sign located on the inside of a window, or a sign being visible from the exterior, or a sign secured to the outside face on a window.