Unified Land Development Code - Town of Gilbert

GLOSSARY
Amendments to Definitions in Glossary ~- May 7, 2003
SIGN CODE: The following definitions shall apply when used in the Gilbert Sign Code:
Accessory Entry Monument. An architectural structure approved by the Design Review Board to
signify and mark the major arrival point to a multiple-tenant commercial or industrial development.
Animation The movement of any illumination or the flashing or varying of light intensity of any
light used in conjunction with a sign such as blinking, traveling, flashing or changing degree of
intensity of any light movement other than burning continuously; or 2), The movement or
the optical illusion of movement of any part of the sign structure, design or pictorial segment, the
automatic changing of all or any part of the facing of a sign; or 3) The movement of a sign set in motion by
the atmosphere. Tune and temperature devices are animated signs. Banners and flags are not
animations.
Applicant. A person or entry who applies for a sign permit in accordance with the provisions of this
Article.
Awning or Canopy A material or structure mounted on the exterior of a building intended to
provide protection from the weather.
Balloon: Any lighter than air or gas filled inflatable object attached by a tether to a fixed place.
Banner: A temporary sign of fabric, plastic, paper or other light pliable material not enclosed in a rigid
frame, and which is suspended, mounted, or attached to a building or structure,
Banner; decorative A banner which contains no text.
Banner; public information. A banner which displays graphics and limited text regarding a special
event.
Billboard. A sign or structure, other than temporary signs as defined in this Article, portraying
information or directing attention to a business, activity, commodity service, entertainment, or
communication which is not conducted, sold or offered at the parcel on which the sign or structure
is located, or which does not pertain to the parcel upon which the sign or structure is located.
Building: Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy, which is
enclosed on at least three (3) sides.
Building identification. Tile name of a building or of a tenant or occupants of the building.
Builder/Real Estate sign: A graphic that that provides information about the builder, name of the
development, and marketing information of the project on which the graphic is located.
Building Official The Director of Building and Code Compliance.
Building wall: The exterior of any side of a building.
Business entrance: identification. A sign adjacent to, or on the entrance door of, a business containing
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