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1008.02 1008.02 (Rev. 1/09) <br /> <br />DYNAMIC DISPLAY: Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear <br />to change, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its <br />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 a display that incorporates a technology or method <br />allowing the sign face to change the image without having to physically or mechanically replace the <br />sign face or its components. Such technologies or methods may include, but are not limited to, <br />cathode-ray tube (CRT), light-emitting diode (LED) displays, plasma displays, liquid-crystal <br />displays (LCD) or other technologies used in commercially available televisions or in computer or <br />video monitors. This also includes any rotating, revolving, moving, flashing, blinking, or animated <br />display or structural element and any display that incorporates rotating panels, LED lights <br />manipulated through digital input, “digital ink” or any other method or technology that allows the <br />sign face to present a series of images or displays. Signs with this technology that a government or <br />public agency installs for directing or regulating pedestrian or motor vehicle movement are exempt <br />from this definition. (Added, Ord. 801, 1-7-08; Amended, Ord. 816, 1-22-09) <br /> <br />FLAG OR PENNANT STRINGERS: A series of flags, pennants or streamers connected by a <br />string or a rope. Such stringers shall be considered temporary signs for the purpose of this Section. <br />(Ord. 679, 5-29-01) <br /> <br />FLASHING SIGN: A sign or portion thereof whose illumination is characterized by a repetitive <br />cycle in which the period of illumination is either the same as or less than the period of non- <br />illumination. For the purposes of this Section, flashing will not be defined as occurring if the <br />cyclical period between on-off phases of illumination exceeds four (4) seconds. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) <br /> <br />FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign principally supported by a structure affixed to the ground, and not <br />supported by a building, including signs supported by one (1) or more columns, poles or braces <br />placed in or upon the ground. Also referred to as a Ground Sign. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) <br /> <br />GOVERNMENT OR REGULATORY SIGN: A sign which is erected by a governmental unit for <br />identification, traffic control or other regulatory purposes. Such signs are often located within street <br />right-of-ways. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) <br /> <br />GRAND OPENING: The commencement of operation of a new business. For purposes of this <br />Section and Chapter, the City considers a grand opening to occur if there is a business name change <br />or if there is a change in the type of business or activity. (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09) <br /> <br />GRAPHIC SIGN: A sculpture attached to or sign painted directly on a wall that is primarily <br />symbolic or representational in nature and not alpha or numeric in content or copy. (Added, Ord. <br />816, 1-22-09) <br /> <br />GROUND SIGN: A sign principally supported by a structure affixed to the ground, and not <br />supported by a building, including signs supported by one (1) or more columns, poles or braces <br />placed in or upon the ground. Also referred to as a Freestanding Sign. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01)