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Examples include but are not limited to traffic signs, public transit signs, utility company signs, public restroom signs, warning signs and signs guiding persons to emergency centers and places of public interest. Section 3.61.39. Grand Opening. A thirty (30) day period following the opening of a new business. Section 3.61.40. Grand Opening Sign. A sign announcing a grand opening, change in the name or management of a business or the reopening of a business that was closed for at least two (2) weeks due to remodeling. Section 3.61.41. Height, Copy. The vertical dimension of the tallest letter, numeral or symbol displayed on the face of a sign. Section 3.6'1.42. Height, Sign. The distance between the top edge of a freestanding sign and the lowest finished grade at its base. Section 3.61.43. Historical Sign. A sign that was installed at least fifty (50) years prior to the effective date of the ordinance adding this Article to the Code of the City of Redwood City, or that reflects unique historical characteristics of the development and heritage of the City, as determined by the Architectural Review Committee based upon a recommendation by the Historic Resources Advisory Committee. Section 3.6'1.44. Identification Sign. A sign that identifies, advertises or attracts attention to a business, person, organization, product or service that currently occupies or is available on the premises where the sign is located. Section 3.61.45. Illegal Sign. A sign that was installed in violation of the sign regulations that were in effect at the time of installation. Section 3.6'1.46. Illumination. The use of an internal or external source of light to make the message displayed on a sign more readable at night. Section 3.6'1.47. Inflatable Sign. A balloon, blimp, gas-filled figure or other device inflated to at least one (1) foot in diameter that identifies, advertises or attracts attention to a business, service, person, organization, event or activity. Section 3.61.48. Informational Sign. Any sign or notice that is required or authorized by law and which complies with the requirements of the law. Informational signs include but are not limited to legal notices, address signs and fuel price signs. Section 3.6'1.49. Interior Sign. Any sign, other than a window sign, that is displayed on the inside of a building. Section 3.6'1.$6. Lot Frontage. A single lot line abutting a public right-of-way. On a corner lot, the property line with the longest dimension abutting a public right-of-way shall be the lot frontage. Section 3.61.61. Master Sign Program. A document adopted by the Architectural Review Committee that establishes general design parameters for all signs on a property. Under the provisions of a master sign program, the requirements set forth in this Article may be modified in order to achieve the objectives of this Article. shared/shared/Council/Ord Signordl 6/7/99r 2161 5