§ 17.064.100 EXCEPTION; GRANTING AUTHORITY; REQUIRED FINDINGS.
   (A)    The Planning Commission may grant an exception in accordance with the procedure specified in this section and §§ 17.064.110 through 17.064.130 and authorize a specific exception to §§ 17.064.050 or 17.064.060.
   (B)    The Planning Commission may grant an exception if it finds that the exception is not inconsistent with the purpose and intent of this chapter and that the strict adherence to the regulation may cause unnecessary hardship if one of the following exists:
      (1)   Exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions, not resulting from any act of the owner or applicant, apply to the location under consideration and not generally to other business or properties in the vicinity;
      (2)   The exception is the minimum necessary to serve its intended use;
      (3)   The application submitted is extraordinary and outstanding in design; or
      (4)   The sign is of historical significance.
(Prior Code, § 17.34.100) (Ord. 352, passed - -1973; Am. Ord. 488, passed - -1981; Am. Ord. 500, passed - -1982 ; Am. Ord. 764, passed 2-1-2012)