§ 7-21. Variances.

(a)

An applicant may request a variance to the provisions of this chapter upon application to the director and payment of a seven hundred fifty-dollar ($750.00) nonrefundable filing fee. The city council is empowered to approve variances to the provisions of this chapter in the following areas:

(1)

Height regulations;

(2)

Area regulations;

(3)

Setback regulations; and

(4)

Material regulations.

(b)

Application eligibility. No application for a variance will be accepted if the director determines any of the following:

(1)

The sign was installed without a permit;

(2)

The sign was installed with a permit issued on the basis of incorrect information provided by the applicant; or

(3)

The sign was installed incorrectly after issuance of a valid permit.

(c)

Variance criteria. A variance shall not be granted to relieve a self-created or personal hardship, nor shall it be based solely on economic gain or loss. In order to grant a variance from this chapter the city council must determine that:

(1)

The requested variance does not violate the intent of chapter 7;

(2)

The requested variance will not adversely affect surrounding properties;

(3)

The requested variance will not adversely affect public safety; and

(4)

Special conditions exist which are unique to this applicant or property.

(Ord. No. 2009-9034, § 1, 1-8-09; Ord. No. 2018-10043, § 1, 4-5-18)

Editor's note

See the editor's note following section 7-18.