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FLASHING SIGN: A sign or portion thereof whose illumination is characterized by a repetitive cycle in which the period of illumination is either the same as or less than the period of non- illumination. For the purposes of this Section, flashing will not be defined as occurring if the cyclical period between on-off phases of illumination exceeds four (4) seconds. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign principally supported by a structure affixed to the ground, and not supported by a building, including signs supported by one (1) or more columns, poles or braces placed in or upon the ground. Also referred to as a Ground Sign. (Ord. 679, 5-29-O1) GOVERNMENT OR REGULATORY SIGN: A sign that is erected by a governmental unit for identification, traffic control or other regulatory purposes. Such signs are often located within street right-of--ways. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) GRAND OPENING: The commencement of operation of a new business. For purposes of this Section and Chapter, the City considers a rag nd opening to occur if there is a business name change or if there is a chance in the tXpe of business or activity, GRAPHIC SIGN: A sculpture attached to or sigiipainted directly on a wall that is primarily symbolic or representational in nature and not alpha or numeric in content or copy. GROUND SIGN: A sign principally supported by a structure affixed to the ground, and not supported by a building, including signs supported by one (1) or more columns, poles or braces placed in or upon the ground. Also referred to as a Freestanding Sign. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) HOME OCCUPATION SIGN: A sign erected upon a residential property to advertise a home based business or occupation taking place at that location. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A sign, the primary function of which is to identify a residential, commercial, industrial or public or semi-public use located upon the premises where such sign is located or to which such sign is affixed. Signs identifying commercial uses may call attention to the product, service or activity that is sold or offered upon the premises. Signs identifying industrial uses may call attention to the product, goods or material which is produced, processed, assembled or stored upon the premises. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) ILLEGAL SIGN: A sign erected without a permit or in violation of this Section. Such signs shall be subject to removal upon written notice by the City. (Ord. 679, 5-29-O1) ILLUMINATED SIGN: Any sign that has characters, letters, figures, designs or outlines that an artificial light source ilhuninates. INCIDENTAL SIGN: A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the uses on the property on which it is located. Such signs might include, but are not limited to, "No Parking," "Entrance," "Exit," "ATM," or "Payphone." No sign with a message legible off the premises shall be considered incidental. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01; Ord. 769, 5-8-06) Page 7