Upon denial of a sign plan application by the Planning Director, Planning Commission or Council, or refusal of a permit by the Director of Inspections, the applicant may appeal to the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals. Such appeal shall be to request a variance from the strict application of the provisions of this chapter. A variance may be granted upon the affirmative vote of those members present of the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals finding that strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter may impose an undue hardship and that the granting of the variance from the provisions of this chapter will not depreciate or damage neighboring property, will not create a safety hazard and will not be contrary to the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 2002-47. Passed 5-2-02; Ord. 2020-149. Passed 2-18-21.)