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Sussex City Zoning Code

§ 19-18.1

Scope and Definitions.

[Ord. 09-95, S3]
a. 
Scope. This ordinance covers the construction, erection and maintenance requirements for signs and outdoor display structures with respect to safety, size, attachment or anchorage, geographical location, height, age, projection and other regulations.
b. 
Definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning given herein:
AREA OF A SIGN
Shall mean the area of a sign shall be computed by multiplying the greatest vertical dimension by the greatest horizontal dimension of the sign space. The framing or edging of the sign shall be considered part of the sign area. For the purpose of calculating the sign permit fee, the total area, including both faces of a double-faced sign is included, but for calculating maximum area permitted, the area of only one face of a double-faced sign is counted toward the maximum area permitted.
AWNING SIGN - CANOPY SIGN
Shall mean roof like covering extending over a walkway, sidewalk or exterior place supported by a frame attached to a building and/or ground with a surface made of fabric or more rigid material and either retractable or fixed in place, covered by any lettering, logo, or other characters, symbols or figures.
BANNER
Shall mean any temporary sign printed or displayed upon cloth or other flexible material.
BILLBOARD SIGN
Shall mean a sign which directs attention to a location, product or activity, business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN
Shall mean a sign of noncommercial nature which directs the reader to the location of: public or educational institutions; historical structures; historical areas, public parks, or public buildings.
DIRECTORY SIGN
Shall mean a sign which directs attention to a business conducted on the premises or to a product sold or service supplied by such business.
GROUND SIGN
Shall mean a sign which is supported by one or more uprights or braces in or upon the ground.
ILLUMINATED SIGN
Shall mean any sign having a source of light for illumination either externally or internally or a combination of both.
NEON SIGN
Shall mean a sign illuminated by the means of neon or other gasses which glow.
OFFICIAL SIGN
Shall mean any sign erected and maintained by a federal, state, county, or local government agency for public purposes.
OFF-SITE SIGN
Shall mean a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold, offered or existing elsewhere than upon the same lot where such sign is displayed. The term off-site shall include an outdoor advertising sign (billboard).
POLITICAL SIGN
Shall mean a sign related to any political event or campaign.
PROJECTING SIGN
Shall mean a sign which is affixed to any building and projecting beyond the building wall or parts thereof, structure, building line or property line more than eight inches, but which is not constructed or erected so as to extend above the roof line of the structure to which it is affixed.
PYLON SIGN
Shall mean a structure in the form of a tower or pier, the chief purpose of which is to attract attention and display a sign.
REAL ESTATE SIGN
Shall mean a temporary sign placed upon the property for the purpose of advertising to the public the sale or lease of said property.
ROOF SIGN
Shall mean a sign erected, constructed and maintained on or above the roof of any building or structure.
SIGN
Shall mean any device used to attract the attention of the public for advertising purposes, the word sign includes letters, figures, drawings, lines, trademarks, photographs and other markings encompassed within the area of a sign.
SIGN PERMIT
Shall mean a document obtained from the Zoning Officer upon payment of required fees, which grants permission to erect the sign described therein.
WALL SIGN
Shall mean a sign which is affixed to or painted on an exterior wall of any building, when such signs shall project not more than eight inches from the building wall or parts thereof. No wall sign shall be constructed or erected above the roof line of the structure to which it is fixed.
WINDOW SIGN
Shall mean a sign which is affixed to the inside of any window or glass portion of any door.