Austin |
Land Development Code |
Title 25. LAND DEVELOPMENT. |
Chapter 25-10. SIGN REGULATIONS. |
Article 2. ENFORCEMENT. |
§ 25-10-22. AUTHORIZATION TO EXCEED SIZE OR HEIGHT RESTRICTION.
(A)
The building official may authorize installation of a sign that exceeds the applicable size or height restriction by up to 20 percent of the maximum size or height prescribed by this chapter after determining that:
(1)
the sign owner or user has demonstrated the existence of practical difficulties in complying with this chapter;
(2)
a unique circumstance exists that makes compliance with the requirements of this chapter impractical;
(3)
the modification is in conformity with the purposes of this chapter; and
(4)
the modification does not lessen public safety requirements.
(B)
The building official shall record the details of a modification authorized under this section in the City files.
Source: Section 13-2-852(b); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.