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is "Section 7. Prohibited Signs and Devices nox I8 P„CF 857 All signs not expressly permitted under this Ordinance or exempt from regulations hereunder in accordance with previous sections are prohibited in all zoning districts. Such signs shall include, but are not limited to: (a) Banners, (except as specifically pennitted in Section 8. Temporary Banners); (b) Beacons; (c) Flashing signs; (d) Pennants; (e) Portable signs; (f) Roof signs; and (g) Windblown devices 7.1 Definitions A sign is any display of any letters, words, numbers, figures, devices, emblems, pictures or any parts or combinations thereof, by any means whereby the same are made visible for the purpose of making anything known, whether such display be made on, attached to or as a part of a structure, surface or any other thing, including but not limited to the ground, a rock, tree or other natural object. A sign includes all poles, frames and other supports upon which such display are made. The above prohibited signs and devices are defined below: Banner: A lightweight fabric or similar material which is intended to be hung either with or without a frame, or mounted to allow movement caused by the atmosphere. Beacon: Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more points not on the same site as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate or move. Flashing Sign: A sign, the illumination of which is not constant in intensity when in use, and which exhibits sudden or marked changes in lighting effects. LED displays on restaurant menu boards are not considered flashing signs. Pennant: Any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, which is suspended from a rope, wire, string or pole, usually in series, and which is designed to move in the wind. Portable Sign: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs designed to be transported by means of wheels; signs made as A-frames or T-frames; balloons used as signs; umbrellas used for commercial messages. Roof Sign: A sign that is placed above or supported on the top of a building or accessory structure. 2 of 4 1