§ 156.122. DEFINITIONS.

Words and phrases used in this subchapter shall have the meaning set forth in this section. Words and phrases not defined in this section but defined in § 156.003 shall be given the meanings set forth in § 156.003. All other words and phrases shall be given their common, ordinary meaning, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

ACCESSORY SIGN. A sign which pertains to the use of the premises on which it is located.

ANIMATED SIGN. A sign which uses lights, moving parts, or other means to depict action, create an image of a living creature or person or create a special effect or scene.

AWNING SIGN. A sign which is painted on, printed on or attached flat against the surface of an awning.

BANNER SIGN. A sign made of fabric, cloth, paper or other non-rigid material that is typically not enclosed in a frame.

BILLBOARDS. See OFF-PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGN.

BULLETIN BOARD. A type of "changeable copy" sign which displays the name of an institution, school religious institutions, library, community center, fraternal lodge, golf course, country club, park or other recreational facility, and which displays announcements of its services and activities upon the premises.

CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN. A sign on which the message changes automatically (for example, electronic or electric time and temperature signs).

COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENT SIGN. Signs and banners, including decorations and displays celebrating a traditionally-accepted patriotic or religious holiday, or special municipal non-profit association, or school activities.

CONSTRUCTION SIGN. A temporary sign identifying the designer, contractors and subcontractors, and material suppliers participating in construction on the property on which the sign is located.

CYLINDRICAL SIGN. A ground sign which is in the shape of a cylinder or barrel. A CYLINDRICAL SIGN has a footprint that is more or less in the shape of a circle.

DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A sign which is intended to direct the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic to, from and within a development site.

FESTOON. A string of ribbons, tinsel, small flags, pinwheels or fights, typically strung overhead in loops.

FLASHING SIGN. A sign which contains an intermittent or sequential flashing light source.

FREESTANDING SIGN. A sign which is erected upon or supported by the ground, including "pole signs" and "ground signs".

GASOLINE PRICE SIGN. A sign which is used to advertise the price of gasoline. In the event that the brand identification sign is attached to or is a part of the sign advertising price, that portion of the sign used for advertising price shall be considered the gasoline price sign.

GROUND SIGN. See PEDESTAL SIGN.

ILLEGAL SIGN. A sign which does not meet the requirements of this chapter and which has not received legal non-conforming status.

ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign that is lit by artificial light by either emission or reflection.

INCIDENTAL SIGN. A small sign, emblem or decal informing the public of goods, facilities or services available on the premises. Examples of incidental signs include credit card signs, signs indicating the hours of business, no smoking signs, signs used to designate bathrooms and signs providing information on credit cards and business affiliations.

INFLATABLE SIGN. A temporary sign consisting of a non-porous bag or balloon inflated with a gas.

MANSARD. A sloped roof or roof-like facade. Signs mounted on the face of a mansard roof shall be considered wall signs.

MARQUEE. A permanent roof-like structure or canopy, supported by and extending from the face of the building.

MARQUEE SIGN. A sign attached to or supported by a marquee structure.

MOVING SIGN. A sign in which the sign itself or any portion of the sign moves or revolves. A "rotating sign" is a type of MOVING SIGN. The motion does not refer to the method of changing the message on the sign.

NAMEPLATE. A non-electric on-premises identification sign giving only the name, address and/or occupation of an occupant or group of occupants.

NEON SIGN. See OUTLINE TUBING SIGN.

NON-CONFORMING SIGN.

(1) A sign which is prohibited under the terms of this chapter, but was erected lawfully and was in use on the date of enactment of this chapter, or amendment thereto.

(2) A sign which does not conform to the requirements of this chapter, but for which a variance has been granted.

OBSOLETE SIGN. A sign that advertises a product that is no longer made, a business that is no longer in operation, or an activity or event that has already occurred.

OFF-PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGN. A sign which contains a message unrelated to a business or profession conducted or to a commodity, service or activity sold or offered upon the premises where the sign is located. A "billboard" is a type of OFF-PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGN.

ON-PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGN. A sign which contains a message related to a business or profession conducted or to a commodity, service or activity sold or offered upon the premises where the sign is located.

OUTLINE TUBING SIGN. A sign consisting of glass tubing, filled with a gas such as neon, which glows when electric current is sent through it.

PARAPET. The extension of a false front or wall above a roof line. Signs mounted on the face of a PARAPET shall be considered wall signs.

PEDESTAL SIGN. A three-dimensional self-supporting, base-mounted freestanding sign, consisting of two or more sides extending up from the base, and upon which a message is painted or posted. A PEDESTAL SIGN may also consist of a base-mounted cylindrical structure upon which a message is painted or posted.

PENNANT. A triangular, tapering flag, several of which are typically strung together on or across a site or building for the purpose of attracting attention.

POLE SIGN. A type of freestanding sign that is elevated above the ground on a pole.

POLITICAL SIGN. A temporary sign relating to matters to be voted on in a local, state or national election or referendum.

PORTABLE SIGN. A sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently affixed to the ground or to a structure.

POSTER PANEL. A type of temporary sign that is used to draw attention to matters that are temporary in nature, such as price changes or sales. "A" frame or sandwich signs are types of POSTER PANEL SIGNS.

PROJECTING SIGN. A sign, other than a flat wall sign, that projects more than 12 inches from the face of the building or structure upon which it is located. A PROJECTING ROOF SIGN is one that projects beyond the face or exterior wall surface of the building upon which the roof sign is mounted.

PUBLIC SIGN. A sign erected in the public interest by or upon orders from a local, state or federal public official. Examples of public signs include: legal notices, safety signs, traffic signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical interest and similar signs.

REAL ESTATE SIGN. A temporary sign which makes it known that real estate upon which the sign is located is for sale, lease or rent.

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SIGN. A sign that is designed to promote the sale or rental of lots, homes or building space in a real estate development (such as a subdivision or shopping center) which is under construction.

RESIDENTIAL ENTRANCEWAY SIGN. A sign which marks the entrance to a subdivision, apartment complex, condominium development or other residential development.

ROOF LINE. The top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding cupolas, pylons, chimneys or similar minor projections.

ROOF SIGN. Any sign that extends above the roof line or is erected over the surface of the roof.

ROTATING SIGN. See MOVING SIGN.

SIGN. Any device, structure, fixture or placard which uses words, numbers, figures, graphic designs, logos or trademarks for the purpose of informing or attracting the attention of persons.

TEMPORARY SIGN. A sign not constructed or intended for long-term use. Examples of TEMPORARY SIGNS include signs which announce a coming attraction, a new building under construction, a community or civic project or other special events that occur for a limited period of time.

TIME AND TEMPERATURE SIGNS. Signs which display the current time and/or temperature.

VEHICLE SIGN. Signs painted or mounted on the side of a vehicle, including signs on the face of a truck trailer.

WALL SIGN.

(1) A sign attached parallel to and extending not more than 12 inches from the wall of a building.

(2) Painted signs, signs which consist of individual letters, cabinet signs and signs mounted on the face of a mansard roof shall be considered wall signs.

(3) Permanent signs which are not affixed directly to a window or are positioned next to a window so that they are visible from the outside, shall also be considered WALL SIGNS.

WINDOW SIGN. A sign located in or on a window which is intended to be viewed from the outside. PERMANENT WINDOW SIGNS which are not affixed directly to a window or are positioned next to a window so that they are visible from the outside, shall be considered wall signs.

(Ord., § 7.03, passed - -)