§ 78-23. Variances.

Where a literal application of this chapter, due to special circumstances, would result in an unusual hardship in an individual case, a variance may be granted by the zoning board of appeals pursuant to procedures set forth, including, but not limited to:

(1)

Exceptional conditions pertaining to the property where the sign is to be located as a result of its size, shape, or topography, which are not applicable to other lands or structures in the area.

(2)

The applicant would be deprived of rights that are commonly enjoyed by others similarly situated.

(3)

Granting the variance would not confer on the applicant any significant privileges which are denied to others similarly situated.

(4)

The exceptional circumstances are not the result of action by the applicant.

(5)

The requested variance is the minimum variance necessary to allow the applicant to enjoy the rights commonly enjoyed by others similarly situated.

(6)

Granting of the variance would not violate more than one standard of this chapter.

(7)

Granting the variance would not result in allowing a sign that interferes with road or highway visibility or obstruct or otherwise interfere with the safe and orderly movement of traffic.

(Code 1994, § 86-120; Res. No. A-01-004, 8-28-2001)