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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-05 Design Plan24' -0" OVERALL 5' -6" 3' -6" 15' -8" UPPER MOLDING 10' -8" EMC 9 -7" UPPER SIGN UPPER SIGN INTERNALLY SLUM 110- LL LLSTEQLARF FD WHITE LIMN RACE LED ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER SIGN ZONING RECAP CVS FREESTANDING SIGN: PROPOSED SIGN AREA UPPER SIGN 5210 EMC SIGN 3Z33 TOTAL 90.03 5F SECTION 1001 PURPOSE 1001.1 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the safety and orderly development of the community through the regulation of signs and sign structures. SECTION 1002 DEFINITIONS 1002.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein. ABANDONED SIGN. A sign structure that has ceased to be used, and the owner intends no longer to have used, for the dis- play of sign copy, or as otherwise defined by state law. ANIMATED SIGN. A sign employing actual motion or the il- lusion of motion. Animated signs, which are differentiated from changeable signs as defined and regulated by this code, include the following types: Electrically activated. Animated signs producing the illu- sion of movement by means of electronic, electrical or elec- lro- mechanical input and/or illumination capable of simulating movement through employment of the charac- teristics of one or both of the classifications noted below: 1. Flashing. Animated signs or animated portions of signs whose illumination is characterized by a repeti- tive cycle in which the period of illumination is either the same as or less than the period of nonillumination. For the purposes of this ordinance, flashing will not be defined as occurring if the cyclical period between on- off phases of illumination exceeds 4 seconds. 2. Patterned illusionary movement. Animated signs or animated portions of signs whose illumination is characterized by simulated movement through alter- nate or sequential activation of various illuminated el- ements for the purpose of producing repetitive light patterns designed to appear in some form of constant motion. Environmentally activated. Animated signs or devices motivated by wind, thermal changes or other natural envi- ronmental input. Includes spinners, pinwheels, pennant strings, and/or other devices or displays that respond to nat- urally occurring external motivation. Mechanically activated. Animated signs characterized by repetitive motion and/or rotation activated by a mechanical system powered by electric motors or other mechanically induced means. ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTION. Any projection that is not intended for occupancy and that extends beyond the face of an exterior wall ofa building, but that does not include signs as CHAPTER 10 SIGN REGULATIONS defined herein. See also "Awning"; "Backlit awning"; and "Canopy, attached and freestanding" AWNING. An architectural projection or shelter projecting from and supported by the exteriodwall ofa building and com- posed ofa covering of rigid or nonrigid materials and/or fabric on a supporting framework that may be either permanent or re- tractable, including such structure's that are internally illumi- nated by fluorescent or other light sources. AWNING SIGN. A sign displayed on or attached flat against the surface or surfaces of an awning. See also "Wall or fascia sign." BACKLIT AWNING. An awning' with a translucent covering material and a source of illumination contained within its framework. BANNER. A flexible substrate on which copy or graphics may be displayed. BANNER SIGN. A sign utilizing a banner as its display sur- face. BILLBOARD. See "Off- premise sign" and "Outdoor adver- tising sign." BUILDING ELEVATION. The entire side ofa building, from ground level to the roofline, as viewed perpendicular to the walls on that side of the building. CANOPY (Attached). A multisided overhead structure or ar- chitectural projection supported by attachments to a building on one or more sides and either cantilevered from such building or also supported by columns at additional points. The sur- face(s) and/or soffit of an attached canopy may be illuminated by means of internal or external sources of light. See also "Mar- quee." CANOPY (Free standing). A multisided overhead structure supported by columns, but not enclosed by walls. The sur- face(s) and or soffit of a free- standing canopy may be illumi- nated by means of internal or external sources of light. CANOPY SIGN. A sign affixed to the visible surface(s) of an attached or free standing canopy. For reference, see Section 1003. CHANGEABLE SIGN. A sign with the capability of content change by means of manual or remote input, including signs which are: Electrically activated. Changeable sign whose message copy or content can be changed by means of remote electri- cally energized on -off switchi combinations of alpha- betic or pictographic components arranged on a display surface. Illumination may be integral to the components, such as characterized by lamps or other light emitting de- vices; or it may be from an external light source designed to reflect off the changeable component display. See also "Electronic message sign or center." 2003 INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE® 29