(a) In obtaining a permit, the applicant may apply for a variance from certain requirements of this chapter. A variance may be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals where a literal application of this chapter would create a particular hardship for the sign user and where the following criteria are met:
(1) A literal application of this chapter would not allow the property to be used at its highest and best use as zoned.
(2) The granting of the requested variance would not be materially detrimental to the property owners in the vicinity.
(3) Hardship caused the sign user under a literal interpretation of this chapter is due to conditions unique to that property and does not apply generally to the City.
(4) The granting of the variance would not be contrary to the general objectives of this chapter.
(b) In granting a variance, the Board may attach additional requirements necessary to carry out the spirit and purpose of this chapter in the public interest.
(Ord. 89-8. Passed 12-4-89.)