(A) The City Council may grant variances to allow for variations to the criteria specified in this chapter.
(B) The City Council may consider applications for variances only in situations where the applicant has been denied a sign permit by the city. The City Council may grant a variance if it finds that the following physical conditions exist:
(1) The zoning lot on which an activity is located is unusually shaped or exhibits unusual topography; and
(2) Such physical characteristics prevent legal signage from identifying the activity as compared to legal signage identifying other activities in the immediate area.
(C) The Mayor, at his or her discretion, may grant a variance for a temporary sign which will exist for a period not to exceed 14 days.
(Ord. 2008-3, passed 3-3-2008)