Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - April 2019

Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined 11.4.2. Exceptions and Variations

S IGN , B ANNER Any sign, except an awning sign, made of flexible, fabric-like material, for temporary use.

S IGN , B RACKET -M OUNTED A sign hanging from a bracket attached to and projecting out from a building face or wall, generally at a right angle to the building. S IGN , C HANGEABLE C OPY A sign that is designed to accommodate the frequent changing of message copy (e.g., letters, numerals, graphics), whether through manual means (e.g., changing of attachable characters or graphics), mechanical means (e.g., rotation of sign face or sign panels), or electronic means (e.g., automatic switching of sign face or sign panels or of the message itself). Changeable copy signs include bulletin or reader boards, time and temperature signs, and electronic message signs. S IGN , C ONTRACTOR /C ONSTRUCTION A sign identifying the contractor(s), construction work, or future development/tenants on the premise or building containing the sign. S IGN , D IRECTORY A sign identifying two or more persons, agencies, or establishments, located in a place or location common to all. S IGN , E LECTRONIC A sign that changes its massage copy by means of light emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs, or other illumination devices within the display area. S IGN , G ROUND -M OUNTED A free standing sign that is not attached to any building structure; sometimes called a “detached,” “freestanding,” or “pole” sign.

S IGN , I LLUMINATED A sign that is illuminated by electric or other device mainly for clear visibility at night.

S IGN , M ARQUEE A sign attached to or mounted to the top of a marquee, generally used to identify a specific motion picture or event, and subject to frequent change in copy.

S IGN , O FF -P REMISE See Section 5.16.3.A.

S IGN , O FF -S ITE T EMPORARY D IRECTIONAL A sign located outdoors, which guides, instructs, or directs viewers to a place or event not located on the same premise.

S IGN , P OLITICAL A sign attracting attention to political candidates or political issues and regulated as a temporary sign.

S IGN , P ORTABLE Any sign that rests upon the ground, a structure, frame, building, or other surface; such signs include but are not limited to the following: trailer signs, sandwich board signs, and sidewalk or curb signs.

Morrisville, NC

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Unified Development Ordinance

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