A. The sign area of a sign with no clearly defined border is the area within the perimeter of a rectangle, triangle or circle which would enclose such sign or which would enclose letters, shapes or words of whatever shape.

B. The sign area of a multi-sided sign is the sum of the sign area of each side.

C. The sign area of a sphere is forty (40) percent of the surface area of the sphere.

D. The height of a sign is the vertical distance from the uppermost point used in measuring sign area to the existing grade immediately below the sign. Sign height shall be measured from the bottom of the base of the sign or the top of the nearest curb of the street on which the sign fronts, whichever measurement is the greatest. (Ord. 7120-NS § 8 (part), 2009)