§ 14-182. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Canopy and awning, fixed, means any hood, canopy or awning made of cloth or metal with metal frames attached to a building, and carried by a frame, supported by the ground or sidewalk.

Canopy and awning, retractable, means any hood, canopy or awning made of cloth or metal with metal frames attached to a building, and so erected as to permit its being retracted when not in use.

Marquee means any fixed hood, constructed of metal or other incombustible material, supported solely by and extending from the building to which it is attached.

Sign means a name, identification, description, display or illustration which is affixed to, or painted on or represented directly or indirectly, upon a building, structure, billboard or parcel of land, and which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business. Each display surface of a sign shall be considered to be a separate sign. The word "sign" does not include the following:

(1)

Any sign of the United States, this state or a municipal corporation.

(2)

The flag, emblem or insignia of a nation, governmental unit, school or religious group.

(3)

Signs located completely within an enclosed building, unless affixed to a window of the building; provided, how

ever, that the provisions of this article regulating flashing and moving signs shall apply to all such signs located completely within an enclosed building, if such signs are visible from public property.

(4)

Paper signs affixed to the interior of the window of a building for a period of less than 30 days.

(5)

Identification and addresses of establishments on awnings or marquees.

(6)

Street or house number signs not exceeding 1½ square feet in area.

(7)

Directional signs or instructional signs conveying directions or instructions for the safety or convenience of the public (vehicular or pedestrian) or necessary for the operation of the premises and not exceeding three square feet in area.

(8)

A barber pole or similar symbol or device used to identify and displayed in connection with a barbershop.

Sign, advertising, means a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered upon premises other than where such sign is located or to which it is affixed.

Sign, business, means a sign which directs attention to a business or profession conducted, or to a commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered upon the premises where such sign is located or to which it is affixed.

Sign, flashing, means any illuminated sign on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use. For the purpose of this article, any moving illuminated sign shall be considered a flashing sign.

Sign, gross surface area of, means the entire area covered by the sign consisting of the area comprised within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of its display area, and in no case passing through or between any adjacent elements of it; but such perimeter shall not include any structural elements lying outside the display area of the sign.

Sign, ground, means a sign supported by uprights, columns or braces placed in the ground and not attached to any building.

Sign, pole, means a sign mounted or otherwise attached to a steel column, or other suitable material placed in the ground, the bottom of which is no less than ten feet above the ground.

Sign, political campaign, means a sign announcing one or more candidates seeking elected office and related election information or a sign advocating or opposing a political position on a referendum question submitted to the voters.

Sign, temporary, means a sign, banner, bunting, pennant, valance or advertising display to be displayed for a period decided by the administrative officer of the village.

Sign, wall, means a sign attached, applied to, painted or placed flat against the exterior front, rear or side wall of any building, with the exception of those referred to in section 14-188(b).

Sign, window, means signs, regardless of material, which are on the inside of the window.

(Code 1979, § 5-72; Ord. No. 2010-24, § 2, 8-2-2010)