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3.0S1010.02–GP
<br />ECTIONENERALROVISIONS
<br />In review, the General Provisions section was not as much a Provisions section as it
<br />was a Definitions section and as such we have proposed this change. The Planning
<br />Division also summoned its institutional memory from the past five years to assist in
<br />eliminating certain definitions deemed unnecessary, modifying existing definitions,
<br />and creating new definitions for greater clarity and for where new items are being
<br />proposed such as dynamic display. In discussions with the City Attorney it was also
<br />determined that some items need not be defined, especially if they are prohibited.
<br />Therefore, the Division has taken a “less is more” approach to this section, which it
<br />feels provides clear, concise, and more understandable definition statements. Unless
<br />otherwise noted, the strikethrough language has been eliminated.
<br />1010.02: GENERAL PROVISIONS Definitions
<br />A.Definitions: As used in this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the
<br />meanings ascribed to them in this section:
<br />1.Sign: A sign is a name, identification, description, display, illustration or device
<br />which is affixed to, painted or represented directly or indirectly upon the outside
<br />of a building or other surface other than a flag as defined in this section and which
<br />directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution,
<br />organization or business. A sign shall be considered as a structure or a part of a
<br />structure for the purpose of applying yard and height regulations.Any writing,
<br />pictorial presentation, number, illustration or decoration, flag, or other device that
<br />is used to announce, direct attention to, identify, advertise, or otherwise make
<br />anything known. The term “sign” shall not be deemed to include the terms
<br />“building” or “landscaping,” or any architectural embellishment of a building not
<br />intended to communicate information.
<br />2.Area Identification Sign: A freestanding sign that identifies the name of,
<br />including but not limited to, a residential development, a multiple residential
<br />complex, a shopping center or shopping area, a business park, an industrial park,
<br />a building complex, or any combination thereof.
<br />3. Auxiliary canopy: A roof-like structure projecting over, including but not limited
<br />to, gasoline pump islands, drive-through banking or any canopy with a drive-through
<br />lane. An auxiliary canopy provides weather protection for more than the building
<br />entrance or windows. Auxiliary canopies may be attached or detached from the principal
<br />building. For sign purposes auxiliary canopies shall be considered a separate structure
<br />3.Balloon: A flexible, nonporous bag inflated with air or a gas lighter than air, such
<br />as helium.
<br />5. Banner: A temporary sign constructed of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
<br />upon which copy is written and supported either between poles or fastened to
<br />buildings or other structures.
<br />6. Billboard: A sign that is erected and used for the purpose of selling or leasing
<br />advertising space or for the purpose of selling goods/services other than those offered on
<br />the premises.
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