A special event is defined as an event serving a public purpose and sponsored by a civic or non-profit organization. This includes, but is not limited to, fairs, festivals, bicycle events, marathons, walkathons, rodeos and charitable fund-raising events, but does

not

include political events or events that could be construed to advocate or oppose a candidate for election or influence the passage or defeat of a measure on an election ballot.

A sign is any outdoor sign, display, light, device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster or other thing that is designed, intended or used to advertise or inform.