2008-48 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE - SIGNAGE

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SECTION II. DEFINITIONS �I+:�G4;-�-�rann� , ��,��.� ��1Ad+��+�-��kl��ed+�1}dF�e�-F�,{�+ . . . :I+�-,+�H-r-�+�c#�x�u�,- SIGN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE UNIT: Shall mean a si n dis (a in text numerals ra hics or animation indicatin the names of ersons associated with events conducted u on r roducts or services offered u on the remise where the si n is maintained• is illuminated internall b means of electric bulbs LCD or other similar methods• and is controlled electronicall with the abilit to be pro�rammed to change. SIGN, OFF-PREMISE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE UNIT: Shall mean a si�n displayi��text, numerals �raphics or animation located in certain non-residentiallv-zoned districts that adv�rtise goods, products, services or facilities, or direct persons to a location different from where the sign is erected. These signs are illuminated internallv by means of electric bulbs, LCD or other similar methods, and are controlled electronicallv with the abilitv to be pro�rammed to chan�e. MESSAGE: The complete confi�uration of text, numerals, �raphics, or animation displayed in the back�round and fore�round within electronic messa�e unit si�ns and off-premise electronic messa�e unit si�ns. BACKGROUND: The dis la re resentin the animation or ra hics which li behind the text and are less prominent in nature. FOREGROUND: A art of the messa e which is nearest the front of the dis la and is rominent in nature. CORE AREA: Area bounded bv Pershin� Road/Illinois Route 121, 22�d Street�Lake Shore Drive South Side Drive, and Oakland Avenue/Illinois Route 48. SIGN, ELECTRONIC MESSAGE UNIT MONUMENT STYLE: A monument stvle s�gn structure in which the electronic messa�e unit is framed bv a stone and/or masonrv material. No electronic messa�e unit shall sit on top of the stone and/or masonry material without the stone and/or masonry covering the entire unit.