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<br />change, however frequently, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign
<br />or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself or
<br />any other component of the sign. This includes, but is not limited to, a sign display that incorporates a
<br />technology or method allowing the image on the sign face to change without having to physically or
<br />mechanically replace the sign face or its components. This also includes, but is not limited to, any rotating,
<br />revolving, moving, flashing, blinking or animated display, and any display that incorporates rotating
<br />panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, “digital ink,” or any other method or technology
<br />that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. This does not include digital signs with
<br />fixed content that changes less than once per hour, provided that none of the content displayed appears to
<br />have movement or to otherwise change during the minimum one-hour display period.
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<br /> FLAG. Any cloth, flexible plastic, or fabric containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols that
<br />is attached along one side to one pole or attached to a rope on one pole that allows for raising and lowering
<br />the flag.
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<br /> FAÇADE. That portion of any exterior elevation on a building extending from grade to top of the
<br />parapet, wall, or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation.
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<br /> FLASHING SIGN. An illuminated sign on which the illumination is not kept constant in intensity
<br />or color at all times when the sign is in use.
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<br /> GROUND SIGN. Any freestanding sign supported by or upon standards, poles, beams, or other
<br />supports or foundation directly affixed to the ground.
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<br /> IDENTIFICATION OR NAMEPLATE SIGN. A sign that bears the name or address or both of the
<br />business or the occupant of the building on which it is located.
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<br /> ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign that has an artificial light source directed upon it or that has an
<br />interior light source.
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<br /> MARQUEE AND CANOPY SIGNS. Any message or identification that is permanently affixed to a
<br />projection or extension of a building or structure, erected in a manner as to provide shelter or cover over
<br />the approach to any entrance of a store, building, or place of public assembly.
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<br /> NONCOMMERCIAL SPEECH. Dissemination of messages not classified as commercial speech,
<br />which include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political, religious, social, ideological, public
<br />service, and informational topics.
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<br /> OFF-PREMISE SIGN. A sign that directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service,
<br />or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where a sign is located or to which it is affixed.
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<br /> ON-PREMISE SIGN. A sign that directs attention to a business or profession or to a commodity,
<br />service, or entertainment sold or offered upon the premises where such a sign is located.
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<br /> PENNANT. Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message
<br />of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.
<br />Sometimes called STRINGER.
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