In addition to those definitions contained in Part 2 and Part 2A of this Ordinance the following definitions shall be specifically applicable to this Part.
AREA OF SIGN The area of a sign shall be computed as the total square foot measurement of the background upon which the lettering, illustration, or display is presented If there is no background, the sign area shall be the smallest rectangular area required to encompass all lines of lettering, illustration, or display Area of sign shall not include the supporting members of any sign when used solely for such purpose. The area is to be computed based upon what is visible from any single reasonable viewing angle and position The area of a flag sign is computed on the area of the flag itself, disregarding any lettering, illustration or display on the flag.
AWNING An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, and/or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached An awning may be comprised of a rigid or retractable skeleton structure over which a cover of fabric, metal, or other material is attached
BUSINESS ZONE -The DD, DMX, HB-2 and HB-3, and LI zoning districts of the Township.
CHANGE OF USE An alteration in the nature of the use conducted in a building or on a site whether or not such change requires any other approvals or review under this Ordinance
ELECTION A sign promoting a candidate. slate of candidates. or members of one or more political parties for election to an office or position at a public election (e.g. primary, general or school board) or promoting or opposing a position. issue, question or referendum which is the subject of a public election
EXTERNAL LIGHT A method of providing illumination to one or more faces of a sign source whether or not the fixture providing such illumination is attached to the sign structure,
ILLUMINATION The provision of a light source, either external or internal. enabling a sign message to be visible at night
INTERNAL LIGHT SOURCE A light source contained within the sign structure or behind the message
MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS The general upkeep of cleaning. painting, repairing, or replacing a sign or portions thereof for the public health safety or welfare or for aesthetic reasons provided the same or approximately the same copy message is retained.
OWNER Any person, agent firm, or corporation holding legal or equitable title to a property or maintaining a leasehold interest or an interest under a contract to purchase such property
OFFICE AND RESEARCH The OR and OR-A zoning districts of the Township Zones
PERSON Any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization, company or other entity or group
RESIDENTIAL ZONES All zoning districts of the Township other than those in the Business and Office and Research Zones
SHOPPING OR OFFICE A collection of five or more stores, businesses, or separate uses
PLAZA with on site parking for customers in one or more connected lots
SIGN Any display structure intended to call public notice or attention to, or for the attraction of, the public to any place, subject, person, firm, corporation, performance, or merchandise whatsoever, by displaying a message through any words, letters, figures, designs, pictures, trademarks, or, symbols including, but not limited to, the following sign types:
