(a) Any person who has been refused a sign permit by the Township of Clinton because the proposed sign does not meet the provisions of this chapter may request a variance from such provisions from the Clinton Township Board of Appeals.
(b) A variance from the provisions of this chapter shall only be granted if the Sign Appeals Board finds that each of the following is true:
(1) The particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the property would render compliance with the provisions of this chapter difficult and would likely result in a particular hardship on the owner, as distinguished from inconvenience to the owner or a desire to increase financial gain or avoid the financial expense of compliance.
(2) Strict enforcement of the provisions of this chapter would serve no useful purpose.
(3) The type of sign structure and the location proposed would not pose a significant risk to the public health, safety and welfare.
(4) The benefit to the general public and/or to the applicant under the circumstances outweighs any risk to traffic safety and the Township's desire to eliminate the accumulation of visual clutter in accordance with the stated purpose of this chapter.
(Ord. Unno. Passed 9-29-97; Ord. 431. Passed 4-24-17.)