Unified Land Development Code - Town of Gilbert

GLOSSARY
Freeway.. A controlled access highway as defined in Arizona Revised Statutes, and all rights-of-way
associated therewith.
Governmental entity. A political subdivision when carrying out its governmental functions. Grollnd level
The finished grade of existing sidewalk; or where there is no sidewalk, the finished grade of the
adjacent street curb. Where there is no street curb, six (6) inches above street grade shall be the
established ground leveL
Indirect lighting. A source of external illumination located a distance away from the sign, which lights
the sign, but which is itself not visible to persons viewing the sign from any street, sidewalk, or
adjacent property.
Individual letters. A cutout or etched letter or logo which is individually placed on a landscape, screen
wall, building wall, or ground sign.
Internal illumination. A source of illumination entirely within the sign which makes the sign content
visible at night by means of the light being transmitted through a translucent material, but wherein the
source of the illumination is not visible.
Internal indirect lighting. A source of illumination entirely within an individual letter, cabinet, or
structure which makes the sign visible at night by means of lighting the background upon which the
individual letter is mounted. The letters shall be opaque, and thus will be silhouetted against the
background. The source of illumination shall not be visible.
logo. A graphic symbol representing an activity, use or business.
Maintenance. The replacement, repair, or alteration of a part or portion of individual sign components,
including but not limited to paper, fabric or plastic copy panels; electrical wiring and bulbs; or paint,
stucco, made unusable or damaged by ordinary wear or tear.
Mural An artistic rendering on a building which does not promote a particular business, service or
product.
Occupancy. A purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used.
Off-site signage. A temporary sign, which directs attention to a residential subdivision or a housing
product, not related to the uses existing on the parcel upon which the sign is located. On-site signage. An
attached or a free standing sign, which correctly identifies a business, commodity, service, or product
conducted, sold or offered on the same premises as those upon which the sign is located.
Outdoor business area. A business in which all or most of the business is conducted or items displayed
in an open area subject to the Zoning Code of the Town of Gilbert.
Panel, background A two dimensional visual background behind the sign letters and logos which is
visually separated from the mounting upon which the sign letters and logos is placed by the presence of
a border, different colors, different materials, or other technique of visual framing around the letters or
logo.
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