(A) Purpose. A variance from the sign regulations constitutes relief from the strict interpretation of the standards and may be granted by the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) in cases where there exists a physical limitation that prevents the existence, placement, or operation of a sign in compliance with the standards of this title.
(B) Application procedure. An application for a variance from the sign regulations may be obtained from the Community Development Department. The variance application must include a sign permit application, the applicant’s reasons for requesting a variance, and a nonrefundable fee determined by the Town Council as set forth by town ordinances. The staff shall set a date for a hearing before the Planning and Environmental Commission once the complete application has been received.
(C) Criteria for approval.
(1) Special circumstances or conditions must exist that apply to the land, buildings, topography, vegetation, sign structures, or other matters on adjacent lots or within the adjacent right- of-way, that would substantially restrict the effectiveness of the sign in question. However, such circumstances must be unique to the subject site.
(2) The applicant shall not have created the circumstances that have necessitated the variance request.
(3) The applicant must demonstrate that the granting of the variance will be in general harmony with the purposes of this title.
(Ord. 11(2021) § 1)