3.24.12 Definitions Pertaining to Signs The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall be construed as defined in this Section

(a) A-Frame Sign. Any sign or structure composed of two (2) sign faces mounted or attached back-to-back in such a manner as to form a basically triangular vertical cross-section through the faces. (b) Animated Sign. Any sign which is designed and constructed to give its message through movement or semblance of movement created through a sequence of progressive changes of parts, lights, or degree of lighting. (c) Appurtenant Sign. See On-Premise Sign. (d) Building Face. The visible outer surface of a main exterior wall of a building. The area of the face of the building shall be the total area of such surface including the area of doors and windows which open into surface. (e) Canopy. See Marquee. (f) Erect. To build, construct, place, relocate, enlarge, substantially alter, attach, suspend, paint, post, or display. Normal maintenance, including refinishing, is not included in this definition provided the sign copy is not changed or altered. (g) Freestanding Sign. Any sign that is standing on or erected into the ground. Such signs are usually, but not necessarily, supported from the ground by one (1) or more poles or posts or similar uprights, with or without braces. Any sign which is mounted into the ground, but has the supports passing through any portion of the roof of a building or structure, shall be considered to be a roof sign. (h) Frontage. The length of the sides along the street or any other principal public thoroughfare, but not including such length along an alley, water course, railroad, street, or thoroughfare with no permitted access. (i) Marquee. A marquee shall mean and include any roofed structure attached to and supported by a building, and projecting outward from the building. (j) Movable, Freestanding Sign. Any sign not affixed to or erected into the ground or another structure or building. (k) Nonappurtenant Sign. See Off-Premise Sign. (l) Off-Premise Sign or Nonappurtenant Sign. Any sign which advertises products, services or business establishments which are not located conducted, manufactured, or sold upon the same premises upon which the sign is erected. (m) On-Premise Sign or Appurtenant Sign. Any sign which advertises products, services, or business establishments which are located, conducted, manufactured, or sold upon the same premises upon which the sign is erected. (n) Outdoor Advertising Structure. A structure erected and maintained for outdoor advertising purposes upon which a poster, bill, printing, or painting may be placed to advertise products, goods, services, or business establishments located, conducted, manufactured, or sold upon the premises on which the structure is erected. (o) Projecting Sign. Any sign attached to a building or structural wall and extending horizontally outward from such wall more than eighteen (18) inches. (p) Property. Land or real estate, with or without structures; not goods or services. (q) Roof Sign. Any sign which is erected upon or over the roof or over a parapet of any building or structure. (r) Sign. Any words, lettering, parts of letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, devices, designs, pictures, trade names, or trademarks by which anything is made known, such as are used to designate a firm, association, corporation, profession, business, or service, whether placed on the ground, rocks, trees, stumps, or other natural objects, or on a building, wall, roof, frame, support, fence, or other manmade structure, which are visible from any public street, public highway, or public road right-of-way. For the purpose of this Code, the word "sign" does not include the flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, city, town, or other political unit, or of a nonprofit organization. It shall not include, further, any official notice issued by any court, public body or officer, or directional warning or information sign or structure required or authorized by law. (s) Sign Area. Sign area shall mean the area of a sign that is used for display purposes, excluding the minimum frame and supports. In computing sign area, only one (1) side of a back-to-back or double-face sign covering the same subject shall be computed when the signs are parallel or diverge from a common edge by an angle of not more than forty-five (45) degrees. In relation to signs that do not have a frame or a separate background, sign area shall be computed on the basis of the least rectangle, triangle, or circle large enough to frame the display. (t) Time and Temperature Device. Any mechanism that displays the time and/or temperature, but does not display any commercial advertising or identification. (u) Wall Sign. Any sign posted or painted upon, suspended from, or otherwise affixed to a wall, facia, canopy, or marquee in an essentially vertical position or with exposed face of the sign in a place approximately parallel with the wall or facia upon which it is attached. (v) Wind Sign. Any propeller, whirligig, or similar commercial device which is designed to flutter, rotate, or display other movement under the influence of wind. This definition shall not include pennants, flags, or banners.