Indian Wells Municipal Code Ch. 17.32 Sign Variance

The Planning Commission may, upon the verified application of any property owner, grant variances from the provisions of this Title for the erection and maintenance of signs when practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships or results inconsistent with the general purpose of this Title would otherwise occur.

(Ord. 311 § 1, 1992)

Before a variance can be granted, special circumstances involving size, shape, topography, location or surroundings must attach to the property referred to in the application which do not apply generally to other properties in the same district.

(Ord. 311 § 1, 1992)

Any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated. The granting of the variance must not result in material damage or prejudice to other property in the vicinity, nor be detrimental to the public safety or welfare.

(Ord. 311 § 1, 1992)