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�1 OZOil Cd0 Chapter i ' k la&ag 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. (36) Road classification shall refer to the system of classifying roads, according to the following scheme: Class A All federal and state highways and designated county highways. Class B All County highways except those designated as class "A". Class C All town roads. Class D Roads within sub-divisions which were recorded prior to the adoption of the zoning ordinance. Class E All other roads. (38)Sign copy area shall mean the total area of a sign face which may be used for display of advertising, message announcement, etc. (39) Sign face shall mean the total surface of a sign including the trim and copy area. (41) Subdivision sign (Permanent) shall mean a permanently installed sign located on the subdivision property which identifies the subdivision name, etc. (42) Subdivision sign (temporary) shall mean a sign which advertises the development of a residential or commercial subdivision plat. (46) Vision clearance triangle shall mean the area in each quadrant of an intersection which is bounded by the right-of-way lines of the roads and a vision clearance setback line connecting points on each right-of-way line which are located a distance back from the intersection equal to the setback required for each road. See diagram below. Page 1