§ 15.1. Definitions.

1.

Monopole means a single steel pole support structure.

2.

Outdoor advertising signs means signage, of any type, placed with the express intent of directing traffic, of any sort, to a specific business, event or location, either public or private, or to provide a public message. Outdoor advertising signs shall be considered separately from on-premises signs.

3.

Qualified business means a permanent or physical building from which the qualifying business operation shall be conducted. A qualified business must:

A.

Must have been in operation for at least twelve (12) months prior to submitting an application for an outdoor advertising sign permit.

B.

Must have a least one employee at the site and available to the public for at least thirty-six (36) hours a week, four (4) days per week, and forty-six (46) weeks per year.

C.

Must have electricity, telephone service, running water, an indoor restroom, permanent flooring, and adequate heating.

4.

Reader signs mean a sign that has illuminated words that change or move across the area of the sign.

5.

On-premises signs mean signage/signs located on the same parcel as the business or activity for which it is advertising. On-premises signs are not regulated by this ordinance.

6.

Digital Sign means an off-site sign or billboard that utilizes digital or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or similar electronic methods to create a changeable image display area.

7.

Electronically changing message sign means a sign or portion thereof designed to accommodate frequent message changes composed of characters or letters, and that can be changed or rearranged electronically without altering the face or surface of such sign.

8.

Sign illumination means illuminated signs shall not directly shine on abutting properties. No illumination simulating traffic control devices or emergency vehicles shall be used, nor shall lights which are intermittently switched on and off, changed in intensity or color, or otherwise displayed to create the illusion of flashing or movement be permitted.

(Ord. No. 05-13, § 2, 6-6-05; Ord. No. 06-3, § II, 4-3-06; Ord. No. 18-08 , § 1, 8-13-18)