Where practical difficulties, unique site or building design, or other physical restrictions on the land or buildings not generally shared by other properties result from the strict application of the requirements of this title, exceptions from such requirements may be granted by the director pursuant to this chapter; provided, however, that no exception from the provisions of Chapter
17.12 is permitted.
(Ord. 4648 § 2, 2008)
Upon the filing of an application for an administrative permit
for sign exception, the director shall review the application for
conformance with this title, a planned sign permit program, if applicable,
and other applicable regulations. If the application meets the requirements
of this title, a notice of intent to approve will be sent and if there
is no request for a public hearing, the director shall endorse the
application and drawings as “approved.” A public hearing
may be required for any exception at the discretion of the director.
(Ord. 4648 § 2, 2008)
The director shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the
administrative permit for sign exception application.
The director shall approve the sign exception when the following
findings are made:
A. The
requested sign is consistent with the purpose and intent of this title.
B. The
requested signs are in harmony with the individual building, and visually
related to the buildings within a planned sign permit program and
the surrounding development.
C. The
requested signs are consistent with the adopted specific plan sign
guidelines for the applicable specific plan or other applicable regulations
in which it is located.
D. There
are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying
to the land, buildings, uses, or signs involved which do not generally
apply to other land, buildings, or signs in the neighborhood.
(Ord. 4648 § 2, 2008)
Within five calendar days of the date of the director’s
decision, the director shall notify the applicant in writing of the
outcome of the sign exception review, including any conditions of
approval.
(Ord. 4648 § 2, 2008)