In this Chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) Awning. A structure made of cloth, plastic, metal or similar materials with a metal frame not of permanent construction attached to a building and not supported by the ground or sidewalk, which projects more than 18 inches over a sidewalk or other thoroughfare, but not including signs.

(2) Balcony. A platform, enclosed by a parapet or railing, projecting from the wall of a building.

(3) Bay Window. A window above the first story extending beyond the wall of the building.

(4) Bulk Window. A window on the first story extending beyond the wall of the building.

(5) Canopy. A structure made of cloth, plastic, metal or other similar materials with a metal frame not of permanent construction, extending from a building and supported by the ground or sidewalk, projecting more than 18 inches over a sidewalk or other thoroughfare, but not including signs.

(6) Marquee. An overhanging, substantially horizontal structure of permanent construction attached to a building, whether or not supported by the ground or sidewalk, projecting more than 18 inches over a sidewalk or other thoroughfare, but not including balconies.

(7) Sign. A structure or device, whether or not attached to a building, which is primarily intended to advertise or communicate, including ground signs, illuminated signs, projecting signs, swinging signs, temporary signs and wall signs, but excluding:

(a) advertising matter displayed on vehicles, pedestrians or newsstands;

(b) information required by law or ordinance to be placed on structures;

(c) notice to the public that a property is for sale or rent.

(8) Vault. An underground room or space.

(9) Wheelchair Elevators. An elevator or other mechanical device designed to facilitate the transfer of a person confined to a wheelchair or otherwise physically handicapped from street or sidewalk level to the entrance of a building.[46]