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(56) SIGN. Any writing (including letter, word, or numeral); pictorial rep- resentation (including illustration or decoration); emblem (including service mark, symbol, or trademark) except a religious emblem; flag (banner or pennant); any other figure or character or any structure or part thereof on which such writing, pictorial representation, emblem, flag, or other figure or character is installed or placed (except a building to which the same may be attached) which. (a) Is used to inform, attract attention, or advertise; and, (b) Is readily visible from any public place off the premises where the sign is located. Whenever the word "sign" appears in this ordinance it shall include "advertising structure." Whenever the word "sign" is used in this ordinance it shall include buildings or other structures shaped to resemble in configuration or design a product for sale such as, but not limited to, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream cones, shoes, automobiles, or fruit. (57) SIGN, AREA OF SIGN. The area of the single face side of the sign within a perimeter which forms the outside shape, including any frame forms and integral parts of the display, but excluding the necessary supports, pole covers, or uprights on which the sign may be placed. The copy area of the sign shall be the actual area of the�sign copy applied to any background as cccnputed by straight lines drawn closest to copy extremities encompassing individual letters or words. (58) SNIPE SIGN. Any sign placed on any tree, utility pole, or similar object. Also, any sign installed without permission. of the owner of the property where the. sign is placed. (59) SWINGING SIGN. Any sign installed by any means which allows the sign to swing back and forth by wind action. (60) TEMPORARY SIGN. Any sign intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only, usually for less than one year. (61) TIME AND TEMPERATURE SIGN. A display containing illuminated numerals flashing alternately to show the time and/or temperature. (62) TRAILER, SIGN. Any sign installed on a- portable frame or structure with wheels other than a motor vehicle and excluding commercial trailers used in support of a commercial hauling, lawn mowing, land clearing, or similar mobile commercial service. (63) UNDER CANOPY SIGN. Any sign hung under a canopy. (64) VEE -SHAPED SIGN. Any sign which has two faces which are not parallel. (65) VEHICULAR SIGN. A sign affixed to or painted on a transportation vehicle or trailer, for the purpose of business advertising; however, not to include signs affixed to vehicles or trailers for identification purposes. (66) WALL SIGN (FACADE SIGN). Any sign installed parallel to and flush against the exterior wall of a building, supported by the building and which has only one advertising surface. (67) WALL SIGN AREA. That background area upon which the copy area is placed. Where the copy area is attached to the wall of a building, the wall shall not be construed to be the background area of the sign unless it is an integral part of the sign. (68) WINDOW SIGN. Any sign placed on the inside or outside of any window of any building or door and which is visible frau any public right-of-way. This does not include merchandise on display." That the Code of Ordinances of Indian River County is hereby amended by adding a Section to be numbered 25-0.3, which shall read as follows: