§ 17.08.550. Sign.

A.

"Sign" means any device for visual communication that is used for the purpose of bringing the subject shown thereon to the attention of the public, but not including a flagpole. Neither should a "welcome-type" greeting, facing in a northerly direction on the city's water tank be considered as a "sign" in this definition.

B.

"Accessory sign" means a sign which directs attention to a business or profession conducted on the premises.

C.

The "area of a sign" includes all lettering, wording and accompanying designs or symbols together with any background material or freestanding supports. Where a sign consists of individual letters attached to or painted on a building or wall or window, the area of the sign shall be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle which encompasses all of the letters or symbols.

D.

"Nonaccessory sign" or "billboard" means a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment, conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than on the premises, and only incidentally on the premises, if at all.

E.

"Freestanding sign" means a sign which is not attached to or part of a building.

(Ord. NS-31, 1975; prior code § 17.08.550)