O-003-17 Amending portions of Chapter 18.50 of Title 18 relating to signs (4-4-17)

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2 3 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 method of attachment, that is intended to be displayed for a limited period of time and intended to attract attention to the business or use conducted on the site, or intended to provide notice to City residents, as well as those who work in and visit the City, about special events that are sponsored by the City. "Billboard" means a type of Off -premises Advertising Display that sells advertising copy to businesses that may or may not be located within the City, and may or may not be associated with a specific business location. "Business District Sign" means a type of freeway -oriented Off -premises Advertising Display that sells advertising copy to businesses that are located within the respective Business District Sign Overlay identified on the Official Zoning Map. "Can Sign" means a Sign which contains all the text and/or Logo symbols within a single enclosed cabinet that is mounted to a wall or other surface. It specifically does not include the Sign cabinet that is part of a freestanding Sign. "Canopy Sign" means any Sign that is a part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover (excluding a Marquee) over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. "Changeable Copy Sign, Electronic " means a Sign whose primary advertising focus is the intermittent display of electronic, computerized, digital or similarly produced letters, numerals, words messages, scenes or images as part of the advertising message that is changed no more than once every four seconds. A Sign on which the message or image create the illusion of flashing, blinking, movement, or animation shall be considered an Animated Sign purposes of this chapter. "Changeable Copy Sign, Non -Electronic" means a Sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged manually without altering the face or surface of the Sign. A Sign on which the message or characters change more than twelve times per day shall be considered an Animated Sign and not a Changeable Copy Sign for purposes of this chapter. "Channel Letter Sign" means a Sign made up of individual letters that are independently mounted to a wall or other surface. The "air space" between the letters is not part of the Sign structure but rather the building fagade. A Logo may also be considered a channel letter provided it is clearly distinguishable from other Sign elements. "City Manager" means the City Manager of the City of Colton or his or her designee. "Commercial Flag" means a "Banner." "Commercial Message" means any Sign, wording, Logo, or other representation that names or advertises a business, product, service, or other commercial activity. "Construction Sign" means a temporary Sign directly connected with a construction project and may include the construction company's name, addresses and telephone number. "Copy" means the words, letters, numbers, figures, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated into a Sign. "Development Services Director" means the Development Services Director of the City of Colton or his or her designee.