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Draft Sign Code Revision <br />March 7, 2001 <br />� uncontrolled and nnlimited signs adversely impact ihe in�a�e and aesthetic <br />a�tractiveness of �he communitv and thereby undermine economic value and g�rowth; <br />� uncoi�irolled and unlimited signs, particularl�emporary si�ns whzch are cornmonlv <br />located v✓ithin or adjacent to public ri�ht-of-way or are located at drivewav/street <br />int_erseciions, result in roadside clutter and obstruction of views of oncomin� traffic. <br />This creates a hazard to drivers and pedestrians and also adversely impacts a logical <br />flow of infarmation; <br />A cammercial signs are generally incompatible with residentiai uses and should be <br />strictly limited in residential zot�ing districts; and <br />� the ri ht� to expxess noncoxnxz�ercial opinions in any zonin� district must be protected, <br />subject to reasonable restrictions on size, hei h� t, location and number. <br />1008.02 9�: I)EFII�IITI0�1�: The following ternras have the meanings ascribed ta them in ihis <br />Section: <br />ABANDONED SIGN: A sign that becomes vacant, unoccupied or unused; or a si�n promoting a <br />business or activitv no longer in operation or ineorrectly or inaccurately convevin� a messa�e, or a <br />si�n �romotin� an obsolete messa e� or sign co� ,y for a�e�-iod in excess of one montl�. <br />ANIMATED STGN: A si�n that has anv movin� or roiatin�part; ar uses movement or cllanga of i <br />lightin� to depict action or create a speciai effect oa' scene. Refer also to electronic scrollin� messa� <br />or nlarquee signs. <br />AREA IDENTIFICATI4N SIGN: A freestanding sign which identifies the name of a communit� <br />neighborhood, a residenhal subdivision, a multi-familv residential camplex consistin of three 3) or <br />more structures, a�lanned unit development, or anv combinaiion of the above located on contiQuous <br />properties. <br />AWNING SIGN: _ A_sign dist�layed on or attached flat a�ainst the surface or surfaces of an awnin� <br />attached to ar extendin� from a building_ <br />BANNER: Arzv szgn of li twei �i, flexible material affixed to a buildin�, poles, vehicle or other <br />supporting structures upon which a messa�e, slo ag n, design or lo o� is displavad. National, state, or <br />munici�al fla�s shall not be considered a bailner. <br />BEAC�N: An ��li�ht with one or more beams dir.ected into the atmosphere or directed at one or <br />more points not on the same lot as the li�ht source; also, any light with one or mare beams that rotate <br />or move. Otherwise known as searchii�hts. For the �urposes of this Section, beacons or <br />searchli�hts shall be considered temporar� n�s. <br />BENCH SIGNS: A sig,�i wwhich is affixed to a bench or shelter at a bus sto� <br />BILLBOARD: A Iar�e, outdoor advertisin� structure ty�zY ,cally mounted on one or more �oles, <br />located off the premises where the advertised product is sold or of%red. <br />Page 2 <br />