GLOSSARY OF TERMS Sidewalk. That portion of the road right of way outside the roadway, which is improved for the use of pedestrian traffic. Sight triangle. A triangle at an intersection, formed by the two roads or rights-of-way and a third line, which must be kept clear of obstructions such as hedges so that people in one road can see cars approaching on the other. Sign. Any display, figure, painting, placard, poster, drawing, letter, word, symbol, number, or any combination of these or any other device visible, with or without verbiage, which can be seen from the right-of-way and is designed to inform or attract the attention of persons not on the premises on which the sign or street graphic is located. Used to convey a message, advertise, inform or direct attention to a person, institution, organization, activity, place, object or product. Sign Area. The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of writing, representation, emblem, or any figure or similar character together with any frame or other material or color forming an integral part of the display or used to differentiate such sign from the background against which it is placed; excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which such sign is places. The area of a sign having more than one display shall be computed as the total of the exposed exterior display surface area. Sign, Bulletin Board. A structure containing a surface upon which is displayed the name of a religious institution, school or library, auditorium, stadium, athletic field or area of similar use for the announcement of services or activities to be held therein. Sign, Construction. A sign indicating the names of architects, engineers, contractors and similar persons involved in the design and construction of a structure or project. Sign Face. The surface of the sign upon, against or through which the message of the sign is exhibited. Sign, Flashing. Any illuminated sign on which the artificial light or any part thereof has conspicuous or intermittent variation in intensity or color. Sign, Governmental. A sign erected at the side of or above roads to give instructions or provide information to road users. Sign Height. The vertical distance from the uppermost point used in measuring the area of the sign to the crown of the road on which the property fronts. 266
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