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Bloomington City Code Chapter 2 page 5 of the sign. (III) That, because of the topographic and physical conditions of the land, structures, or • surrounding built-up area, strict enforcement of Chapter 19 of this Code would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of a sign for the purpose of advertising his business to the public. (ii) Placement - (I) That the placement of the sign will not be at a location which will have an adverse affect in appearance, height, or location on neighboring properties. (II) That the placement of the sign will not be at a location which will adversely affect, deter, or detract the motoring public on adjacent streets or highways. (Itl) That strict compliance with the provision of Chapter 19 of this Code relating to the placement of signs would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the sign for such land or building. (IV) That, because of the topographic or physical conditions relating to the land, structure, or surrounding built-up areas, strict enforcement of the placement of a sign under Chapter 19 of this Code would result in depriving the applicant of a reasonable placement of the sign on the land or building consistent with the purpose of the sign. (iii) Number - no variance may be granted in the number of signs as set forth in Chapter 19 of this Code except that additional signs may be used as long as the surface area of the multiple signs does not exceed the surface area for the permitted signs as set forth in Chapter 19 and those findings as set forth in paragraphs (A) and (B) above, where applicable, are found by the Commission. (c) Appeal to the Commission. The applicant; any occupant or owner of property adjacent to the premises in question; or any person who, in the judgment of the Commission, is affected by the interpretation of the Issuing Authority may appeal to the Commission. (d) Application. Application made to the Commission shall be in writing on forms prescribed by the Commission. Each application shall refer to the specific provisions of the Zoning Code involved and shall set forth the exact interpretation that is claimed by the applicant, the details of the variance requested, and the grounds on which it is claimed that the variance should be granted. (e) Notice of Hearing. No action shall be taken by the Commission on any case until notice has been given and a public hearing has been held. Written notice shall be mailed to the applicant and, so far as is practicable, to the affected property owners at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing. If the application pertains to a variance within the Floodplain District, notice shall also be given to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing. (f) Decision of the Commission. (1) The Commission shall have the power to vary or adapt the strict application of any of the requirements of the Zoning Code in the case of exceptional, irregular, narrow, shallow, or steep lots or Page 2 of 11 http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/code/Code2_S.html 2/17/2005