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Open sign. Any sign constructed of open metalwork or wire mesh secured to angle <br />iron or other framework, and the letters or designs fastened thereon. <br />Pole sign. Signs that must have at least eight (8) feet of clearance from the ground <br />to the bottom of the frame of the sign. <br />Political sign. Any type of sign which refers only to the issues or candidates <br />involved in a political election. <br />Protective sign. Any sign which is commonly associated with safeguarding the <br />permitted uses of the occupancy. <br />Real estate sign. Any sign advertising property for sale, lease or rent. <br />Sandwich board or 'A' frame sign. A portable sign consisting of two panels of equal <br />size, made of painted, decay- resistant wood, which are hinged at the top and <br />placed on the ground or pavement so as to be self- supporting. See also 'A -frame <br />sign.' <br />Searchlight. Any apparatus capable of projecting a beam or beams of light. <br />Sign. Any writing, letter, word, numeral, pictorial representation, emblem, symbol, <br />trademark, object, design, or other identification which is designed or intended to <br />identify, advertise, announce, or inform. The term 'sign' shall not include: <br />(1) Works of art which in no way identify a product or business and <br />which are not displayed in conjunction with a numerical for - profit <br />enterprise. <br />(2) Temporary decorations or displays directly incidental to and <br />customarily and commonly associated with national, regional, or local <br />holiday celebrations. <br />(3) Traffic and other official signs and devices of any public or <br />governmental agency. <br />Sign area. The area enclosed by drawing one or more rectangles of horizontal and <br />vertical lines which fully contain all extremities of the sign drawn to scale, <br />exclusive of its supports. The measurement is to be calculated from the viewpoint <br />which gives the largest rectangle of that kind as the viewpoint is rotated <br />horizontally around the sign. Sign area shall include all lettering, wording, logos, <br />design, symbols, framing, roofing, and cabinets or modules. <br />Sky sign. Any sign or billboard supported or attached wholly or in part over or <br />above any wall, building or structure. <br />Page 6 of 36 <br />