18.29.210 Word Usage and Interpretation

A. Scope of Definitions. In this chapter, the terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings as stated and defined in this section. Various sign types shall have the definitions normally associated with such a sign, as determined by the department, based on common industry and municipal usages. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. Words not defined in this section, or not defined by the department as stated above, but defined elsewhere in adopted city codes shall be construed as defined in those codes or ordinances or shall be as commonly defined or used. BILLBOARDS: An off premise sign as defined by State Law. COMMERCIAL AREAISIGN: Areas containing uses or zones other than those specifically identified as residential or agricultural. including retail, wholesale, office, recreation, manufacturing,, and industrial uses and the signs found or allowed therein. CONSTRUCTION SITE: A site on which a construction permit or building permit has been issued by Pleasant View City. COPY or COPY AREA: The wording or depictions on a sign surface in either permanent or removable form. Copy area shall include the background on which located. ELECTRONIC MESSAGE DISPLAY SIGN: A sign, which uses changing patterns of lights to display public information and/or commercial messages. FASCIA SIGN: A sign which is permanently affixed to the horizontal member or surface at the edge of a projecting roof. FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign which has its own supporting structure independent of any building or structure; includes such signs as Pole, Low Profile, Monument, and Ground. ILLUMINATED SIGN: A sign which is lighted, either externally or internally. INCIDENTAL SIGNS: A small sign, emblem or decal informing the public of goods, facilities or services available on the premises, e.g. a credit card sign or a sign indicating hours of business. Such signs may also include residential signs such a "welcome home", "it's a girl!", or other such special event announcements if of a limited and temporary nature. Permits are not required for such signs and such signs are not included in limits on numbers and square footage of signs. MANSARD AND PARAPET SIGNS: A sign permanently affixed to a wall or surface not more than 20 degrees from vertical at the upper edge of a building and running parallel with the mansard roof line or parapet upon which the sign is attached. POLITICAL SIGN: A sign which expresses a position, conveys a message concerning, or advocates a position on, the candidacy of a person, party or issue on an upcoming ballot. PORTABLE COMMERCIAL SIGN: A commercial sign which is not permanently affixed to a structure or permanently ground mounted. RESTAURANT, DRIVE-IN: A restaurant that serves food that is prepared on site and is delivered by carhop service for consumption in its parking lot, at outdoor tables on its property or off the restaurant's premises. The restaurant may also have drive through food service to serve food that is prepared on site. ROOF SIGN: A sign affixed on, above or over the roof of a building so that it projects above the roofline. The top of a parapet wall shall be considered the roofline. The highest point of a mansard roof shall be considered the roofline. Where a parapet wall is combined with a mansard roof, the roofline shall be the top of the parapet. SETBACK: For the purposes of determining set back distances, measurements shall be taken from the edge or surface of the sign or sign structure which is closest to the property line from which the sign is to be set back. Signs on corner lots or at the intersection of any driveway, parking lot, entrance or exit with any street, shall meet clear view requirements of this Title. SIGN: Any device providing identification, advertising or directional information for a business, service, product, person, organization, place or building. Included in this definition of signs are graphic devices such as logos and attention attracting items such as banners or logo sculptures, and trademarked color band fascia. WALL MOUNTED SIGN: A sign which is fastened to any vertical portion of a building. WINDOW SIGN: Any poster, cut out letters, painted text or graphics, or other text or visual presentation affixed to, or placed within twelve inches behind a window pane, which can be read from the exterior of a building. (Ord.2009-6,dated 5/18/09) ARTICLE III PERMITS AND ENFORCEMENT