§ 46-203. Measurement standards and definitions.

The following standards and definitions shall apply to this article, in addition to any others that are contained in Sections 46-7 through 46-10:

1.

Measurement of sign area:

a.

Flat sign: The area of the smallest geometric figure encompassing the sign; or

b.

Volumetric sign: The area of the smallest geometric figure encompassing the maximum projected area of the volume on a flat plane that completely encloses the extreme limits of the sign, including any frame, structural trim, or other material forming an integral part of the display as used to differentiate such sign from the background against which it is placed. Such measurement shall exclude the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign is placed, unless the supports or uprights constitute part of the display.

2.

Measurement of freestanding sign height: Freestanding signs are measured from the point where the sign is placed in the ground to the uppermost extremity of the sign.

3.

Measurement of business frontage: Business frontage is the linear footage of a lot, facing the public right-of-way, owned or rented by a person, business, or enterprise and intended for business usage.

4.

Electronic message board: Any sign with a fixed or changing message composed of electronically changeable light emitting diode (LED) or other lighted letters or numerals.

5.

Integral signs: Names of buildings, dates of construction, commemorative tablets and similar markers, when carved into stone, concrete, or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent type of construction and made an integral part of the building or structure.

6.

Manual message board: Any sign with a fixed or changing message composed of manually changeable letters or numerals.

(Ord. No. 2542, § 1, 9-12-2017)