§ 14.3. Definitions.
For the purpose of this appendix, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein:
Advertising sign: An "advertising sign" is a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment exclusively related to the premises where such sign is located, or to which it is affixed. Any sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where such sign is located, or to which it affixed is strictly prohibited.
Awning: An "awning" is a structure made of cloth, metal or other material affixed to a building in such a manner that it may be raised or retracted to a position against the building.
Banner: A "banner" is any sign printed or displayed upon cloth or other flexible material with or without frames.
Beacon: A "beacon" is a stationary or revolving light which flashes or projects illumination, single or multi-colored, in any manner which is intended to attract or divert attention; except, however, this term is not intended to include any kind of lighting device which is required or necessary under the safety regulations described by the Federal Aviation Administration or other similar agencies.
Bulletin sign: A "bulletin sign" is any sign erected by a charitable, educational or religious institution or public body which is erected upon the same property as said institution, and is used exclusively for noncommercial announcements relating specifically to the activities of said institution.
Canopy: A "canopy" is any structure, other than an awning, made of cloth or metal with metal frames attached to a building, projecting from a building and possibly also carried by a frame supported by the ground or sidewalk.
Directional sign: A "directional sign" is a sign of a noncommercial nature which directs the reader to the location of public or educational institutions or to the location of historical structures or areas or to the location of public parks or buildings.
Directory sign: A "directory sign" is a sign which serves as common or collective classification for a group of persons or businesses operating on the same zone lot (e.g., shopping center, office complex, etc.). Such sign may name the persons or businesses included, but carry no other advertising matter.
Display surface area: The "display surface area" is the net geometric area enclosed by the display surface of the sign including the outer extremities of all letters, characters and delineations; provided, however, "display surface area" shall not include the structural supports for freestanding signs; that both faces of a double-faced sign as defined shall be considered in determining the display surface area.
Erect: To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix and shall also include the painting of wall signs.
Flag: A "flag" is any sign printed or displayed upon cloth or other flexible material with or without frames.
Flashing sign: A "flashing sign" is an illuminated sign on which artificial or reflected light is not maintained stationary and not constant or intensity and color at all times when in use.
Freestanding sign: A "freestanding sign" is a sign which is attached to or a part of a completely self-supporting structure. The supporting structure shall be set firmly in or below the ground surface and shall not be attached to any building or any other structure whether portable or stationary.
Garage sale sign: A "garage sale sign" is a sign which indicates the location of a temporary sale of personal items from a private residence.
Ground sign: A "ground sign" is a sign which is supported by a pole or other form of ground support which is independent of a building. A pole or other similar structure may itself be a ground sign.
Home occupation sign: A "home occupation sign" is a sign indicating the occupation or profession performed at a residence by a member of that residence.
Identification sign: An "identification sign" is a sign of an identification nature which shall be located on the premises to which such sign applies, and be exclusively related to the premises where such sign is located.
Information signs: An "information sign" is a sign of an informational nature bearing no advertising.
Illuminated, direct: A "direct illuminated" sign is an illumination which is so arranged that the light is directed into the eyes of the viewer from the light source.
Illuminated, indirect: An "indirect illuminated" sign is an illumination so arranged that the light is reflected from the sign to the eyes of the viewer.
Illuminated sign: An "illuminated sign" is any sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or outline illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes as a part of the sign proper.
Illuminated, spot light: "Spot light illumination" shall mean illumination which comes from lamps, lenses or devices designed to focus or concentrate the light rays on the source.
Lease: A "lease" is an agreement by which a property owner conveys, usually for a specified rent, to other persons, permission to erect and maintain an advertising sign upon his/her property.
Lot: A "lot" is a parcel of land under one (1) ownership whether described by metes and bounds or as a platted lot.
Mall: A "mall" is any concentration of retail stores and/or service establishments which share customer parking areas and area located within an enclosure having public walkways whereby a customer in one (1) store or establishment may walk to another store or establishment without leaving the enclosure.
Mansard roof: A "mansard roof" is a double-sloped pitched roof rising steeply from the eaves, and having a summit of flatter slope on both sides of the ridge.
Marquee: A "marquee" is a permanent roof-like structure extending from part of the wall of a building but not supported by the ground and constructed of durable material such as metal or glass.
Memorial sign: A "memorial sign" is a sign, tablet or plaque memorializing a person, event, structure or site.
Municipal sign: A "municipal sign" is a sign erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any municipal functions or required by law, ordinance or other governmental regulation.
Nameplate: A "nameplate" is a sign indicating the name, address or the profession of the person or persons occupying the lot or a part of the building.
Nonconforming sign: A "nonconforming sign" is a sign existing at the effective date of the adoption of this appendix which could not be built under the terms of this appendix.
Off-site sign: An "off-site sign" is 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) on which space is leased or rented by the owner thereof to others for the purpose of conveying a commercial or noncommercial message.
On-site sign: An "on-site sign" is a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold, offered or existing on the same lot where such sign is displayed; provided, an on-site sign may also display a noncommercial message.
Permanent residential development signs: A "permanent residential development sign" is an identification sign used to indicate the entrance to a subdivision or unified residential area.
Person: "Person" shall mean and include any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
Pole sign: A "pole sign" is a freestanding sign which is supported by a pole or poles and designed so as to permit pedestrian or vehicular traffic thereunder.
Political sign: A "political sign" is a sign advocating action on a public issue or recommending a candidate for public office.
Portable swinger sign and "A" frame or sandwich: A "portable swinger sign and an "A" frame or sandwich" sign is an advertising device which is ordinarily in the shape of an "A" or some variation thereof, located on the ground, easily moveable, not permanently attached thereto and which is usually two-sided.
Portable temporary attraction sign board: A "portable temporary attraction sign board" is a single or double surface painted or poster panel type sign or some variation thereof, which is temporary in nature, usually mounted on wheels, easily movable and not permanently attached thereto.
Projecting sign: A "projecting sign" is any sign that shall be affixed at an angle or perpendicular to the wall of any building in such a manner to read perpendicular or at an angle to the wall on which it is mounted.
Real estate sign: A "real estate sign" is a temporary sign placed upon property for the purpose of advertising to the public and sale or lease of said property.
Roof sign: A "roof sign" is any sign wholly erected, constructed or maintained on the roof structure of parapet of any building.
Sign: The term "sign" shall mean and include every device, frame, letter, figure, character, mark, plane, point, design, picture, stroke, stripe, trademark, reading matter and supporting structure, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention or convey information when the same is placed out-of-doors in view of the general public. In addition, any of the above which is not placed out-of-doors shall be considered a sign within the meaning of this appendix, when placed near the inside surface of a window in such a way as to be in view of the general public and used or intended to be used to attract or convey information to motorists. For the purpose of determining number of signs, a sign shall be considered to be a single display surface or display device containing elements organized, related and composed to form a unit. Where a sign is a double-faced sign, both faces together will constitute one (1) sign. Where matter is displayed in a random matter, without organized relationship to elements or where there is a reasonable doubt as to the relationships of elements, each element shall be considered to be a single sign.
Shopping center: "Shopping center" is two (2) or more retail stores and/or service establishments or one (1) retail store and one (1) service establishment, sharing customer parking areas, regardless of whether said stores and/or establishments occupy separate structures or are under separate ownership.
Wall sign: A "wall sign" is any sign that shall be affixed parallel to the wall or printed on the wall of any building in such a manner as to read parallel to the wall on which it is mounted; provided, however, said wall sign shall not project above the top of the wall or beyond the end of a building. For the purposes of this appendix, any sign display that is affixed flat against the sloping surface of a mansard roof shall be considered a wall sign. Any sign that is affixed to the face of a building marquee, building awning or a building canopy shall be considered a wall sign.
Wall sign: A "wall sign" is any sign composed of two (2) or more banners, flags, or other objects, mounted serially and fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to pressure by wind or breeze.
Window sign: A "window sign" is a sign attached to, placed upon, or printed on the interior of a window or door of a building which is intended for viewing from the exterior of such building.