§ 3-7-18. Criteria for approval of sign variances.

A variance may be granted upon application if an individual case of unusual hardship is placed upon the applicant. The request for a variance must meet the following conditions.

(a)

There exist extraordinary and exceptional conditions pertaining to the property in question resulting from its size, shape, or topography that are not applicable to other lands or structures in the area.

(b)

A literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other similar properties.

(c)

Granting the variance requested would not confer upon the property of the applicant any significant privileges that are denied to other similar properties.

(d)

The requested variance will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of these regulations and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or to the general welfare.

(e)

The special circumstances are not the result of actions of the applicant.

(f)

The variance is not a request to permit a type of sign which otherwise is prohibited by this ordinance.

(g)

The mere existence of a nonconforming sign or advertising device shall not constitute a valid reason to grant a variance.

(Ord. of 4-27-2004(2), § 3)