[Amended 8-15-2006 by Ord. No. 06-02]
The variance procedures set out in this section are instituted to provide an opportunity for the relaxation of the terms of this chapter where it would not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to the conditions peculiar to the sign request and not the result of the action of the applicant, literal enforcement of the chapter would result in an unnecessary and undue hardship. In seeking a variance the following procedures shall apply:
(1) 
An applicant for a variance shall file a written request with the City building inspector setting forth the specific variance requested and the reasons for the variance.
(2) 
The building inspector shall investigate the request and prepare a written recommendation regarding the request for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(3) 
The applicant shall be afforded an opportunity to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals in support of the request for a variance.
(4) 
The Zoning Board of Appeals shall not approve an application for a variance unless it finds that:
a. 
Strict enforcement of this chapter would cause unnecessary hardship and deprive the applicant of rights enjoyed by similarly situated City residents or businesses.
b. 
The conditions and circumstances of the applicant are unique and not applicable to other City residents or businesses.
c. 
The conditions and unique circumstances were not created by the applicant.
d. 
The requested variance will not confer special privileges that are denied other similarly situated residents or businesses.
e. 
The requested variance is not contrary to the spirit and intent of this chapter.
[Amended 8-15-2006 by Ord. No. 06-02]
This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the City building inspector.
[Amended 8-15-2006 by Ord. No. 06-02]
(a) 
Violations. Any of the following shall be a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the enforcement remedies and penalties provided by this chapter, by the zoning ordinance, and by related chapters of the Corunna City Code:
(1) 
To install, create, erect, or maintain any sign in a way that is inconsistent with any plan or permit governing such sign or the zone lot on which the sign is located.
(2) 
To install, create, erect or maintain any sign requiring a permit without such a permit.
(3) 
To install, create, erect, or maintain any sign in a way that is inconsistent with any plan or permit governing such sign or the zone lot on which sign is located.
(4) 
To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of this chapter, or for which the sign permit has lapsed.
(5) 
To continue any such violation. Each such day of a continued violation shall be considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this chapter.
Each sign installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of this chapter shall be considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this chapter.
(b) 
Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction of any such violation, shall be punishable according to the terms of Chapter 1, General Provisions of the Corunna City Code.
[Amended 8-15-2006 by Ord. No. 06-02]
Sections of this chapter shall be deemed to be severable and should any section, paragraph or provision hereof be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any part hereof, other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.