The Zoning Board of Appeals may hear requests for variances from the regulations set forth in this subchapter. Requests for variance shall be reviewed for compliance with the following:
(A) Variances may be granted for any 1 of the following conditions:
(1) The applicant has demonstrated a variance is needed due to a practical difficulty on the site, such as varied topography, horizontal or vertical road curvature, or presence of structures or desired trees that limit visibility of a sign on the premises compared to similar sites with conforming signs in the same zoning district;
(2) A variance is warranted due to the relatively large size of the site, frontage or building in comparison to other establishments in the same zoning district; or
(3) A variance would significantly improve the conformity of an existing sign.
(B) To grant a variance for 1 of the conditions specified above, all of the following standards must be met:
(1) The inability to conform with the requirements of this subchapter is due to a hardship or practical difficulty; and
(2) That the alleged hardships or practical difficulties, or both, are exceptional and peculiar to the property of the person who requested the variance, and result from conditions which do not exist generally throughout the township.
(Ord. 434, passed 7-10-2008)