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Chapter SUBCHAPTER II 10.70 SUBCHAPTER; PURPOSE. (1) Sections 10.70 through 10.93, inclusive, are hereinafter collectively referred to as "this subchapter". (2) The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate signs for all properties within the jurisdiction of this ordinance and to ensure the public safety, preservation of scenic beauty and the implementation of the desired overall character of the community and its constituent zoning districts. [History: am., Sub. 2 to O.A. 6, 1989-90,pub. 09/21/90.] 10.71 DEFINITIONS. As used in this subchapter, the following words shall have the definitions indicated: (1) Sign shall mean any object, device, display, structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event, or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixture, colors, illumination, or projected images. As used herein sign does not include the flag or emblem of any nation, organization of nations, or other governmental or municipal agencies or units; traffic control or other public agency signs; community information signs; displays within the confines of a building; merchandise, pictures or models of products or services incorporated in a window display; works of art which in no way identify a product or service; scoreboards located on athletic fields; "no trespassing" and "no hunting" signs; and signs mounted or painted on commercial vehicles and the same are expressly excepted from regulation under this subchapter. (4) Appendage sign shall mean an additional sign mounted above or hung below the primary sign face. (7) Back to back sign shall mean signs that are mounted back to back with the sign faces in opposing directions or on a 'V-shaped' frame with an internal angle of less than 40. 'V- shaped' frame signs with an internal angle larger than 40 shall be considered side by side signs. (16)Electronic sign shall mean an advertising sign whose message may be changed by electronic process. (20) Ground shall mean the average elevation of the ground upon which the sign supports are placed, except when the sign supports rest upon a berm or other area elevated above the surrounding ground. In such cases,the average elevation of the base of such berm or other area shall be considered as the ground. (21) Ground sign shall mean a freestanding sign mounted on supports or uprights and whose bottom edge is less than 8 feet above the ground. (24)Intersection shall mean the point at which the right-of-way lines meet or, for highway interchanges, the beginning and ending points of the on and off ramps. A "T" intersection shall be considered the same as a four-way intersection in the determination of the required distance of signs from said intersection. (26)Logo shall mean an emblem,symbol or trademark identification placed on signs. Page 1