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8. Frontage, Street: The linear frontage (or frontages) of a lot or parcel abutting on a private or public street which provides principal access to, or visibility of, the premises. 9. Height of Sign: Sign height shall be the vertical dis- tance from average ground level at the base of or below the sign to t~e highest element of the sign to the uppermost point on the sign or slgn structure. 10. Illumination, Direct: Lighting by means of an unshielded light source (including neon tubing) which lS effectively visible as a part of the sign, where light travels directly from the source to the viewer's eye. ll. Illumination, Indirect: Lighting by means of a light source which is directed at a reflecting surface in such a way as to illuminate the sign from the front, or a light source which is primarily designed to illuminate the entire building facade upon which a sign is displayed. Indirect illumination does not include lighting which is primarily used for purposes other than sign illumination; e.g. , parking lot lights, or lights inside a building which may silhouette a window sign but which are primarily installed to serve as inside illumination. 12. Illumination, Internal: Lighting by means of a light source which is within a sign having a translucent background, silhouetting opaque letters or designs, or which is within letters or designs which are themselves made of a translucent material. 13. Kiosk: A small structure, typically located within a pedestrian walkway or similar circulation area, and intended for use as a key, magazine or similar type of small shop, or for use as display space for posters, notices, exhibits, etc. 14. Light Source: Includes neon, fluorescent or similar tube lighting, the incandescent bulb (including the light-producing elements therein) and any reflecting surface which, by reason of its construction and/or placement, becomes in effect the light source. 15. Lot: A portion or parcel of land, whether part of a platted subdivision or otherwise, occupied or intended to be occupied by a building or use and its accessories, together with $uch yards as are required under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. A lot must be an integral unit of land held under unified ownership in fee or in co-tenancy, or under legal control tantamount to such ownership. 16. Maintenance: The replacing, repairing or repainting of a portion of a sign structure; periodic changing of bulletin board panels; or renewing of copy which has been made unusable by ordinary wear and tear, weather or accident. The replacing or repairing of a sign or sign structure which has been damaged to an extent exceeding 50% of the appraised replacement cost (as determined by the Building Official) shall be considered as "maintenance" only when said sign conforms to all of the applicable provisions of this code and when the damage has been caused by an act of God or violent accident. 17. Marquee: A permanently-roofed structure attached to and supported by a building, and projecting from the building. 18. Owner: A person, firm, corporation or other legal entity recorded as such on the records of the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder, including a duly authorized agent or attorney, a purchaser, devisee, fiduciary or a person having a vested or contingent interest in the property in question. 19. Roof: The cover of any building, including the eaves and similar projections. 20. Roof Line: The highest point on any building where an exterior wall encloses usable floor space, including floor area for housing mechanical equipment. The term "roof line" shall also include the highest point on any parapet wall, providing said parapet wall extends around the entire ~erimeter of the building. -8-