Definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning given herein:
AREA OF A SIGNShall 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 SIGNShall 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.
BANNERShall mean any temporary sign printed or displayed upon cloth or other flexible material.
BILLBOARD SIGNShall 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 SIGNShall 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 SIGNShall 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 SIGNShall mean a sign which is supported by one or more uprights or braces in or upon the ground.
ILLUMINATED SIGNShall mean any sign having a source of light for illumination either externally or internally or a combination of both.
NEON SIGNShall mean a sign illuminated by the means of neon or other gasses which glow.
OFFICIAL SIGNShall mean any sign erected and maintained by a federal, state, county, or local government agency for public purposes.
OFF-SITE SIGNShall 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 SIGNShall mean a sign related to any political event or campaign.
PROJECTING SIGNShall 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 SIGNShall 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 SIGNShall mean a temporary sign placed upon the property for the purpose of advertising to the public the sale or lease of said property.
ROOF SIGNShall mean a sign erected, constructed and maintained on or above the roof of any building or structure.
SIGNShall 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 PERMITShall mean a document obtained from the Zoning Officer upon payment of required fees, which grants permission to erect the sign described therein.
WALL SIGNShall 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 SIGNShall mean a sign which is affixed to the inside of any window or glass portion of any door.