SIGN - Shall mean any device used to attract the attention of the public for advertising purposes or message conveyance. The word sign include letters, figures, drawings, lines, trademarks, photographs and other markings encompassed within the area of the sign.

AREA OF A SIGN - 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 calculation 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 - See "Off-site sign."

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.

FREESTANDING SIGN - See "Pylon sign."

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 upright or braces in or upon the ground.

ILLUMINATED SIGN- All mean any sign having a source of light for illumination either externally or internally or a combination of both.

FACADE - Shall mean principal face of a building.

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 (Vehicle, Billboard, Trailer, Utility Pole).

NONCONFORMING SIGN - Shall mean any sign which exists, but does not meet the requirement of this section, at the time of adoption of this section.

POLITICAL SIGN - Shall mean a sign related to any political event, issue 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 (or freestanding 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. Decorative facade is not considered a roof if it is affixed to but separate from the main building structure and serves an aesthetic purpose only.

SIGN PERMIT - Shall mean a document obtained from the zoning official upon payment of required fees, which grants permission to erect the sign described therein.

TEMPORARY SIGN - Shall mean a sign or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, plywood, paper or other light material and designed or intended to be displayed for a short period of time.

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 12 inches from the building wall of parts thereof. No wall sign shall be constructed or erected above the roof line of the structure to which it is affixed.

WINDOW SIGN - Shall mean a sign which is affixed to the inside of any window or glass portion of any door.

SANDWICH OR A-FRAME SIGNS - Shall mean temporary signs placed upon the property for the purpose of advertising items sold or services supplied.