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Ordinance No. NS-XXX <br />Page 7 of 12 <br />division, unless the context clearly required otherwise. Unless specifically defined in this <br />article, the definitions set forth in other provisions of this Code shall likewise apply to this <br />article. <br /> <br />(1) A-frame sign: A portable, self-supporting sign, also known as a sandwich board sign, <br />typically constructed in an "A" or inverted "V" shape and consists of two flat surfaces <br />joined at the top, designed to be placed on the ground and capable of being easily <br />moved or relocated. <br /> <br />(2) Aerial sign: A free floating balloon, kite, or similar object not directly secured to <br />property within the city. <br /> <br />(3) Alter: To change the copy, color, size, shape, illumination, position, location, <br />construction or supporting structure of a sign, not including ordinary maintenance. <br /> <br />(4) Area of a sign: The entire area within a single continuous perimeter composed of <br />squares or rectangles that enclose the extreme limits of writing, representation, logo, <br />or any figure of similar character, together with any frame, background area, <br />structural trim, or other material or color forming an integral part of the display or used <br />to differentiate such sign from the background against which it is placed. The <br />supports or uprights on which any such sign is supported shall not be included in <br />determining the sign area. The area of signs with two (2) faces shall be considered <br />to be the area of the largest face. The area of signs with three (3) or more faces shall <br />be considered to be the area of the largest face or one-half (½) the area of all of the <br />faces, whichever is less. <br /> <br />(5) Awning sign: A sign affixed to or imprinted on a temporary shelter composed of <br />nonrigid material on a supporting framework, affixed to the exterior wall of a building. <br /> <br />(6) Business activity: An enterprise offering goods, services, or other consideration to <br />the public, in legal occupancy of a site or of a specific portion of a site and under <br />separate and distinct management from any other enterprise located on the same <br />site. <br /> <br />(7) Business frontage: The horizontal dimension of a building or individual business <br />elevation measured at ground level. <br /> <br />(8) Canopy sign: A sign affixed to any permanent architectural projection extending over <br />a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area. <br /> <br />(9) Changeable copy sign: A sign or portion thereof which copy is changed manually or <br />electrically, such as readerboards and electronic message boards, without altering <br />the face or surface. <br /> <br />(10) Construction sign: A sign at the site of a construction project which identifies the <br />project and/or the persons or firms involved in it. <br /> <br />(11) Directional sign: A sign erected for the purpose of facilitating or controlling the