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Area Identification Sign means a free-standing or wall sign which identifies a single-family or multi-family residential subdivision, a commercial development or an industrial park or office park and which is located on the same premises as the development it idehtifies. Attraction Board Automatic (Changeable Copy Sign) means a sign on which the copy changes automatically. Attraction Board Manual (Changeable Copy Sign) means a sign on which the copy is changed manually. Awning means a hood or cover which projects from the wall of a building. Banner means a sign made of fabric or nonrigid material with no enclosing framework. Bench Sign means a sign which is affixed to a bench. Business Directory Sign means a sign which identifies the names of the specific businesses located in a shopping center or business or industrial park and which is located on the premises of the center so identified. Business Sign means a sign relating in its subject matter to the premises on which it is located, or to products, accommodations, services or activities on the premises on which it is located. Canopy means a permanent roof-like structure of rigid materials. Directional or Instructional Sign means a sign providing no advertising of any kind, which provides direction or instruction to guide persons to facilities intended to serve the public, including but not specifically limited to those signs identifying restrooms, public telephones, public walkways, affiliation with motor clubs, acceptance of designated credit cards, and other similar signs providing direction or instruction to persons using a facility but not including those signs accessory to parking areas. External Illumination means illumination of a sign which is affected by an artificial source of light which is not contained within the sign itself. District refers to a specific zoning district as defined in the zoning ordinance. Flashing Sign is a sign, other than a changeable copy sign, which contains an intermittent or sequential flashing light source used primarily to attract attention. Governmental Sign means a sign which is erected by a governmental unit. Ground Sign A sign supported by structures or supports or upon the ground and not attached or dependent for support from any building. Illuminated Sign means any sign which is illuminated by an artificial light source. Institution means any building housing any civic, philanthropic, educational, public, religious or public service organization. Draft Date March 30, 1992 Page 2 of 19 ! I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I