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ATTENTION-ATTRACTING DEVICE

Any device or object visible from any public right-of-way that is primarily designed to attract the attention of the public to a business, institution, sign or activity through such means, including but not limited to illumination, color, size, or location.  Attention-attracting devices or objects oftentimes incorporate illumination, which may be stationary, moving, turning, blinking (including animation), flashing or laser.  Attention-attracting devices may or may not convey a message and can include, but are not limited to, search lights, beacons, strobe lights, strings of lights, barber poles, internally illuminated translucent canopies or panels, electronically controlled message boards (time/temperature signs, gas price signs, public service announcements, etc.) banners, streamers, pennants, propellers and inflatable objects (including strings of balloons) or other device designed to attract attention.  Any sign, which emits a sound, odor, or visible matter, is considered an attention-attracting device.  Approved traffic-control devices are not considered to be attention-attracting devices.

Cary, NC Land Development Ordinance On-line VIC Version - This site last updated 3/4/2008

Note: This is not the official version of the Cary Land Development Ordinance