5-3-020 Definitions

A Frame Sign: A sign constructed of wood, plastic, or metal, having a solid surface for written advertising with two sides not exceeding 6 square feet on a side attached at the top to allow the sign to stand in an upright position weighted or anchored sufficiently at the bottom to prevent blow overs and to be movable at will. Abandoned Sign: A sign which, for a period of at least one (1) year or longer no longer advertises or identifies a legal business establishment, an existing product or activity, or accurate information. Alterations: A change or rearrangement in the structural parts or design whether by extending on a side, by increasing in area or height, or by relocating or change in position. Reg. of General Applicability: Signs 5-3-1 Awning Sign: A sign which is integral with or placed on a translucent awning or other “fabric” covering a framework and which is backlit. Billboard: A freestanding sign that identifies or communicates a commercial or non-commercial message regarding an activity, service, product, or matter that is not conducted on or related to the lot or parcel where the sign is located. Canopy Sign: A sign which is mounted on and supported by a canopy and may be found either above the canopy or hanging beneath the canopy, but in all cases mounted perpendicular to the building. Changeable Copy: A sign on which text or copy is changed manually (or electronically-only for gas station price signs) but not including poster panels or painted bulletins. County Road: Any roads built or maintained in whole or in part by Box Elder County or with the aid of Box Elder County funds. Fascia Sign: A sign which is erected on or above the roof line of a building and which is wholly or partially supported by the building. Freestanding Sign: A sign which is supported by one or more upright columns, poles, or braces, in or upon the ground. Identification: A sign displayed to indicate the name or nature of a building, or of a use. Illuminated Sign: A sign equipped with artificial lighting devices for the purpose of improving the sign’s visibility. This definition shall include internally and externally lighted signs. Interstate Highway: Roads that receive federal aid or are considered to be part of the National Highway System. Marquee Sign: A permanent roof like shelter extending from part or all of a building face and constructed of some durable material. Mobile Sign: A sign mounted on trailer or frame, lighted or unlighted, which is not permanently attached to a structure or the ground. Monument Sign: A sign mounted directly, or in close proximity, to the ground, and not over six (6) feet in height from the top of any required landscaped berm to the top of the sign cabinet which is incorporated into some form of landscaping design scheme, planter box, or berm. Reg. of General Applicability: Signs 5-3-2 Non-conforming Sign: A sign or sign structure which lawfully existed at the time an applicable zoning or other ordinance became effective, but which does not presently conform to all the requirements of this Code. Official business directional sign: A sign erected and maintained by the state or an entity authorized by the state to indicate to the traveling public the route and distance to public accommodations or commercial services for the traveling public. Off-premises Sign: Any sign, including a billboard or general outdoor advertising device, that advertises or directs attention to a business, commodity, service, activity, or matter conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than on the same lot or parcel upon which such sign is located. On-premise Sign: A sign which advertises products or services available on the premises where the sign is located. Portable and temporary signs: A sign, with or without changeable copy, intended for temporary use which is not permanently affixed to the ground or a structure. To include A Frame Signs and Mobile Signs. Projecting Wall Sign: A sign which is affixed to an exterior wall or building or structure and which projects more than 18 inches from the building or structure wall, and which does not extend above the parapet, eaves, or building facade of the building upon which it is placed. Roof Sign: A sign which is erected on or above the roof line of a building and which is wholly or partially supported by the building. Rotating Sign: A sign which revolves three hundred sixty (360) degrees with continuing motion. Sign: Any object, device, display, or structure, or a part thereof, used to visually convey a commercial and/or noncommercial message and design for the purpose of directing, attracting attention, or making known the subject thereof, but not including the lawful display of merchandise. Sign Area: For signs that have a frame or a separate background, the area of a sign that is used for writing, representation, emblem or other display purposes located within the area of the frame or separate background containing the display, excluding the structural supporting framework, bracing or wall provided such wall meets zoning ordinance regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself. In computing sign area, only one side of a back-to-back or double face sign shall be computed when the signs are parallel or diverge from a common edge by an angle of not more than thirty degrees (30°). For 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, including any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the Reg. of General Applicability: Signs 5-3-3 display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed. When a low profile sign is mounted on a base rising a maximum of three feet and consisting of materials matching the predominant materials used in the construction of the principal building on the premise where the sign is located, the area of the base shall not be included in the calculation of sign area. Sign Height: The distance in vertical feet from the elevation of the adjacent dedicated public street, at the edge of the pavement, to the highest point of the sign structure. For property with an elevation higher than the adjacent public street, the height shall be measured from ground level at base of sign to the highest point of the sign structure. The ground shall not be altered for the sole purpose of providing additional sign height. Snipe Sign: A sign which is attached to a public utility pole, light fixture poles, canopy supports, or the supports for another sign. State Road: Any roads built or maintained in whole or in part by the state or with the aid of state funds. Tourist-oriented directional sign: A sign erected and maintained by the state or an entity authorized by the state to indicate to the traveling public the route and distance to points of scenic, historic, cultural, educational, religious, and recreational interest.