Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance

Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined 11.4.3. Illuminated Signs

S IGN , A DDRESS A sign identifying the street number and/or name of the occupant of the property on which the sign is located. S IGN , A WNING A sign affixed to or part of an awning supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed on nonrigid materials except for the supporting framework. S IGN , A WNING -M OUNTED A sign affixed to or part of an awning supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed on nonrigid materials except for the supporting framework. 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 and that may swing. 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 , E LECTRONIC A sign that changes its message copy by means of light emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs, or other illumination devices within the display area. S IGN , B ANNER Any sign, except an awning sign, made of flexible, fabric-like material, for temporary use.

S IGN , F ENCE WRAP Temporary sign affixed to a perimeter fencing at a construction site.

S IGN , G ROUND -M OUNTED A free standing sign that is not attached to any building structure; sometimes called a “detached” or “freestanding” sign and may or may not be viewable from a public or private street.

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

S IGN , LIGHT POLE BANNER A banner sign attached to a public or private light pole.

S IGN , M ARQUEE A sign attached to or mounted to the top of a marquee.

S IGN , POLE A freestanding sign that is permanently supported in a fixed location by a mast or pole that has a width that is 66 percent or less of the width of the sign face and which is not supported by a building or end piers.

Morrisville, NC

October 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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