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TOWN OF GRANBY ZONING REGULATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 8<br />

SPECIAL <strong>REGULATIONS</strong><br />

8.6.3 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION<br />

Words and phrases used in this Regulation shall have the meanings set forth<br />

in this Section. Words and phrases not defined in this Section but defined in<br />

Section 1.4 shall be given the meanings set forth in such Section. All other<br />

words and phrases shall be given their common, ordinary meaning, unless the<br />

context clearly requires otherwise. Section headings or captions are for<br />

reference purposes only and shall not be used in the interpretation of this<br />

Regulation.<br />

AGRICULTURAL SIGN: A freestanding or building sign advertising roadside<br />

stands, farm stores and agricultural products.<br />

ANIMATED SIGN: Any sign that uses movement or change of lighting to<br />

depict action or create a special effect or scene.<br />

BANNER: Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a<br />

pole, a rope, wire or similar material or is mounted to a building by a frame at<br />

one or more edges. The flag of the United States, State of Connecticut or<br />

Town of Granby shall not be considered banners.<br />

BEACON: Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or<br />

directed at one or more points not on the same lot as the light source; also,<br />

any light with one or more beams that rotate or move.<br />

BUILDING MARKER: Any sign indicating the name of a building and date and<br />

incidental information about its construction, which sign is cut into a masonry<br />

surface or made of bronze or other permanent material and attached to the<br />

building or made a permanent part of it.<br />

BUILDING SIGN: Any sign attached to any part of a building, as contrasted to<br />

a freestanding sign.<br />

CANOPY SIGN: A building sign that is a part of or attached to an awning,<br />

canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door,<br />

entrance, window, or outdoor service area. A marquee is not a canopy.<br />

COMMERCIAL MESSAGE: Any sign wording, logo, or other representation<br />

that, directly or indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business,<br />

product, service, or other commercial activity.<br />

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