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COMMERCIAL MESSAGE Any message where the primary purpose of which is the commercial advertisement or promotion of a commercial product, event, or service (including content on an Internet website operated for a commercial purpose). SIGN Any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors, that is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including but not limited to words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or project images. "Signs" shall also include all sign structures. A sign, for the purposes of this chapter, does not include the following: A. A flag or emblem of any nation, organization of nations, state or city, or any fraternal, religious or civic organization; B. Merchandise, pictures or models of products or services incorporated in a window display; C. Official notices issued by any court or public office or officer in the performance of a public or official duty; D. Traffic control signs as defined in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law; and E. Works of art, including murals, that do not contain any commercial message, logo, graphic, or trademark. SIGN TYPE The design and/or structure of a sign as identified below. A. SANDWICH BOARD SIGN A freestanding sign that is composed of two sign faces diverging at a 45° angle from their adjoined edge. B. AWNING SIGN A sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor area. C. BANNER A temporary sign composed of lightweight canvas-like material, which can be attached to a structure or suspended by attachment at each end. D. BILLBOARD An off-premises sign designed to be viewed from streets, roads, and/or highways and meeting industry standards for design and construction. E. DIRECTIONAL SIGN Any sign that is designed and erected for the purpose of traffic or pedestrian direction or control. Such a sign shall not carry a commercial message. F. FREESTANDING SIGN A sign not attached to, dependent upon, or supported by a building, including ground signs, pedestal signs, and portable signs.