Amending Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 of Chapter 21 Zoning

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6. Public information sign: A sign containing emergency or legal notices and regulatory information. 7 . Real estate sign: A sign advertising the fact that the premises on which it is located is for sale, lease or rent. 8 . Temporary sign: A display, informational sign, banner or other advertising device with or without a structural frame, not permanently attached to a building, structure or the ground, and intended for a limited period of display, including decorative displays, for holidays or public demonstrations. (b) Structural Types: For the purposes of this chapter, signs shall be classified according to their structural type: 1. Facia sign: A single-face sign which is in any manner attached or affixed to an exterior wall of a building or structure or mounted above or below a canopy and which projects no more than eighteen (18) inches from and does not extend more than six (6) inches above the parapet line, eaves or building facade. Individual letters, in addition to the "box-type" sign, may also be installed as a facia sign. 2. Flashing sign: An illuminated sign on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary or constant in intensity or color. 3. Freestanding sign: A sign supported by one or more uprights, poles, columns or braces placed in or upon the ground surface and not attached to any building or structure. 4. Illuminated sign: A sign illuminated by gas, electricity or other artificial light, including reflective or phosphorescent light. 5. Marquee or canopy sign: A sign attached or applied below a marquee, canopy, awning or other roof like structure. 6. Multi-face sign: A sign more than one side of which is visible. A "V-type" sign shall be considered a multi-face sign, provided the least angle of intersection does not exceed ninety (90) degrees.