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mechanically replace the sign face or its components. This also includes, but is not limited to, any rotating, revolving. moving, flashing, blinking, 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. Flashing Sign: An illuminated sign on which such illumination is not kept constant in intensity or color at all times, when such sign is in use. See Section VI General Regulations. Ground Sign: Any permanent, freestanding sign supported by or upon standards, poles, beams or other supports or foundation directly affixed to the ground. Identification or Nameplate Sign: A sign which bears the name or address or both of the business or the occupant of the building on which it is located. Illuminated Sign: A sign which has artificial light source directed upon it or which has an interior light source. See Section VI General Regulations. Institutional Sign: A permanent sign or bulletin board which identifies the name and other characteristics of a public or private institution on the site where the sign is located. Marquee and Canopy Signs: Any message or identification which is permanently affixed to a projection or extension of a building or structure, erected in such a manner as to provide shelter or cover over the approach to any entrance of a store, building or place of public assembly. Motion Sign: A sign which revolves, rotates or moves. Noncommercial Speech: Dissemination of messages not classified as Commercial Speech which include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political, religious. social, ideological, public service and informational topics. Pennant: Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usnally in series, designed to move in the wind. Sometimes called "stringer ". D. Permitted Usc: Any use allowed in a zoning district and subject to the restrictions applicable to that zoning district. Political Campaign Signs: Signs or posters announcing the candidate(s) seeking political office and/or political issues, and/or dates pertinent thereto. See Section VI General Regulations. Portable Sign: A temporary sign designed to be movable from one location to another. DRAFT REVISIONS TO Ordinance 05 -05, Sign Ordinance page 4 of 29 • • •