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19. Letter Height. The vertical measurement of individual characters or letters displayed on a dynamic billboard, expressed in inches. Letter height is a critical factor in ensuring legibility and visibility from a specified distance, influencing how effectively the message can be read by viewers. 20. Noncommercial Sign. A sign not classified as commercial speech which include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political, religious, social, ideological, public service, and informational topics. 21. Off-Premises Sign. A sign advertising goods, services, or facilities available at a different location from where the sign is installed. 22. Off-site real estate sign. A sign advertising the sale, lease, or rental of real estate for single or multiple-family housing developments located off the premises where the sign is located. 23. On-site real estate sign. A sign advertising the sale, lease, or rental of real estate upon which the sign is located. 24. Permanent Sign. A sign attached to a building, structure, or the ground, which is constructed of durable materials intended for long-term use. 25. Portable Sign. A movable sign that is not permanently attached to a structure or the ground. 26. Projecting Sign. A sign, other than a wall sign, which is affixed to a building and which extends perpendicular from the building wall. 27. Public Sign. A sign erected and maintained by or on behalf of a government entity within the public right-of-way. This includes traffic directional signs. 28. Roof Signs. Any sign erected and constructed wholly on and above the roof or parapet of a building or structure, supported by the roof structure 29. Sign Face. The surface of a sign upon, against, or through which the message of the sign is exhibited 30. Temporary Displays. Temporary displays or features that do not clearly fall into the definition of a sign, but which direct attention to a product, place, activity, business, person, institution, or organization. Temporary displays include three-dimensional shapes, inflatable objects, search lights, and other similar devices. 31. Temporary Sign. Any sign which is erected or displayed on a non-permanent basis for a limited period of time. 32. Wall Sign. Any permanent sign which is affixed to a wall of any building. 33. Window Area. The glazed area within an outline drawing of the principal building as viewed from the front lot line or from the related public street(s). 34. Window Signs. A sign affixed to or inside of a window in view of the general public. Merchandise on display is not considered window signage. 916.030 PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED SIGNS A. Permitted Signs. The following signs are allowed without a permit, license, or fee, but shall comply with all other applicable provisions of this Chapter: 1. Public Signs.