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(i) The right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected, subject to reasonable restrictions on size, height, location and number; and (j) Light pollution creates negative impacts on the community, particularly in residential and rural areas. 1010.02 DEFINITIONS The following words and terms, when used in this sign chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. OFF - PREMISE SIGN ! : ' .. . A sign which directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where a sign is located or to which it is affixed. AREA IDENTIFICATIONSIGN. A ground sign which identifies the name of neighborhood, a residential subdivision, a multiple residential complex or a commercial or industrial complex consisting of three or more businesses. BANNER. A temporary sign made of cloth, flexible plastic or other fabric. National flags, state or municipal flags or the official flags of any institutions or businesses shall not be considered BANNERS. COMMERCIAL SPEECH. Speech advertising a business, profession, commodity, service or entertainment. CONSTRUCTION SIGN. A temporary sign identifying a building or construction site, architects, engineers, contractors or suppliers. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. A sign providing directional information about the use or uses within the development where the sign is located. DYNAMIC DISPLAY. Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to change, however frequently, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself or any other component of the sign. This includes, but is not limited to, a sign display that incorporates a technology or method allowing the image on the sign face to change without having to physically or 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. FACADE. That portion of any exterior elevation on the building extending from grade to top of the parapet, wall, or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation. 20140804 Draft Ordinance V6- tracked changes draft.docx20110801 Draft Ordinance V6 tracked changes draft.docx 3