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1210.01 Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicated a different meaning: ∙ Auxiliary sign. A sign that provides direction for internal circulation, parking or entry, restrictions on parking, security warnings, or other similar primarily noncommercial signs that are directed at people that are entering, exiting, or on a particular property. Auxiliary signs do not include outdoor advertising signs. ∙ Banner. Any temporary sign of lightweight fabric or similar material mounted to a pole or a building at one (1) or more edges. ∙ Billboard. See "Outdoor advertising sign." ∙ Canopy/awning sign. A message or logo on an awning or canopy which is constructed according to the requirements of the building code, is an integral part of the building, and is consistent with the architecture and design of the building. ∙ Clear vision area. The clear vision area shall be an area within a triangle that is measured along the edge of the driving surface of the road starting at the intersection of two roads (public or private) and extending thirty (30) feet in each direction from the intersection and then a line connecting these two end points. ∙ Changeable message sign. A message that is not permanently attached to the sign face but is not a dynamic display. The message is changed manually. ∙ Commercial message sign. Any message which identifies a business or product or promotes the sale of any product or service. ∙ Dynamic Display. Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to change, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself, or any other component of the sign. This includes a display that incorporates a technology or method allowing the sign face to change the image without having to physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its components. This also includes, but is not limited to, any rotating, revolving, moving, flashing, blinking, projecting, or animated display and any display that incorporates rotating panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, "digital ink," or any other method or technology that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. ∙ Freestanding sign. A self-supporting sign usually held up by uprights placed in the ground or any other base that is anchored to the ground. ∙ Grand opening. Commencement of operation of a new business. For purposes of the ordinance, a grand opening is considered to occur if there is a business name change or change in type of business or activity. ∙ Graphic sign. A sculpture attached to or sign painted directly on a wall that is primarily symbolic or representational in nature and not alpha or numeric in content or copy.