§ 154.217 APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE OR APPEAL.
   (A)   (1)   An applicant for a sign permit that cannot comply with the regulations of this subchapter may file an application for a variance or appeal with the Zoning Administrator who shall transmit the same to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
      (2)   The fee for filing this request for variance or appeal shall be listed on the Fee Schedule as amended from time to time by Council.
   (B)   (1)   The Board of Zoning Appeals shall hear and consider the request for a variance from the regulations of this subchapter or an appeal from the denial of a permit by the Zoning Administrator at its next regular meeting held 15 or more days after the filing of the request for a variance or appeal.
      (2)   At the hearing, any party may appear in person or by attorney.
   (C)   In reviewing the application for a variance, the Board of Zoning Appeals may consider the narrowness, shallowness, shape, location, structures in the neighborhood, traffic patterns, topographic conditions and any other information and conditions deemed relevant, that the strict application of this subchapter would result in peculiar and exception difficulties or undue hardship upon the owner of the premises upon which a sign is to be located.
   (D)   A variance may be granted if it is found that the variance can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially impairing the intent of this subchapter.
(Ord. passed - -) Penalty, see § 154.999