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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Ordinance 679 <br />A~ril18, 2001 <br /> <br />· uncontrolled and unlimited signs adversely impact the image and aesthetic <br />attractiveness of the community and thereby undermine economic value and growth; <br /> <br />· uncontrolled and unlimited signs. particularly temporary signs which are commonly <br />located within or adjacent to public right-of-way or are located at driveway/street <br />intersections. result in roadside clutter and obstruction of views of oncoming traffic. <br />This creates a hazard to drivers and pedestrians and also adversely impacts a logical <br />flow of information; <br /> <br />· commercial signs are generally incompatible with residential uses and should be <br />strictly limited in residential zoning districts; and <br /> <br />. the right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected. <br />subject to reasonable restrictions on size. height location and number. <br /> <br />1008.02 G+: DEFINITIONS: The following terms have the meanings ascribed to them in this <br />Section: <br /> <br />ABANDONED SIGN: A sign that becomes vacant unoccupied or unused: or a sign promoting a <br />business or activity no longer in operation or incorrectly or inaccurately conveying a message. or a <br />sign promoting an obsolete message or sign copy. for a period in excess of one month. <br /> <br />ANIMATED SIGN: A sign that has any moving or rotating part; or uses movement or change of <br />lighting to depict action or create a special effect or scene. Refer also to electronic scrolling message <br />or marquee SIgnS. <br /> <br />AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding sign which identifies the name of a community. <br />neighborhood. a residential subdivision. a multi-family residential complex consisting of three (3) or <br />more structures. a planned unit development or any combination of the above located on contiguous <br />properties. <br /> <br />AWNING SIGN: A sign displayed on or attached flat against the surface or surfaces of an awning <br />attached to or extending from a building. <br /> <br />BANNER: Any sign of lightweight flexible material affixed to a building. poles. vehicle or other <br />supporting structures upon which a message. slogan. design or logo is displayed. National. state. or <br />municipal flags shall not be considered a banner. <br /> <br />BEACON: Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or <br />more points not on the same lot as the light source: also. any light with one or more beams that rotate <br />or move. Otherwise known as searchlights. F or the purposes of this Section. beacons or <br />searchlights shall be considered temporary signs. <br /> <br />BENCH SIGNS: A sign which is affixed to a bench or shelter at a bus stop. <br /> <br />BILLBOARD: A large. outdoor advertising structure typically mounted on one or more poles. <br />located off the premises where the advertised product is sold or offered. <br /> <br />Page 4 <br />