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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.
<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.
<br /> FACADE. 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.
<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.
<br /> GROUND SIGN. Any freestanding sign supported by or upon standards, poles, beams, or other
<br /> supports or foundation directly affixed to the ground.
<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.
<br /> ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign that has an artificial light source directed upon it or that has an
<br /> interior light source.
<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.
<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.
<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.
<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.
<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.
<br /> PORTABLE SIGN. A temporary sign that is designed or intended to be moved or transported that
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