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As used in this chapter

A. “Billboard structure” means the framework, display face(s) and electrical components of a billboard.

B. “City” means the city of Everett.

C. “Directional sign” means a single or double faced sign not exceeding six square feet in surface area, designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to an area, place or convenience.

D. “Off-premises billboard” (hereinafter referred to as “billboard”) means an exterior non-animated sign which advertises goods, products, businesses, services or facilities which are not sold, manufactured, or distributed from the property or facilities on which the sign is located, and which is supported by a substantial permanent sign structure with one or, at a maximum, two display faces designated primarily for the purpose of painting or posting a message thereon. This also includes exterior signs devoted to religious, political, public interest, education, health or any other public service matter which are supported by a substantial permanent sign structure with one or at a maximum two display faces designated primarily for the purpose of painting or posting a message thereon, but shall not include directional signs as defined in this section.

E. “On-premises sign” means an exterior sign which advertises only the business or the goods, products, services, or facilities located on the property on which the sign is located,

F. “Scenic view corridors” means those streets which have unusual natural view significance in the city. They are as follows: Colby Avenue, Hewitt Avenue and Marine View Drive.

G. “User” means any person, firm or corporation using a billboard. (Ord. 1258-86 § 2, 1986.)