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§ 21-12 ARDEN HILLS CODE Sec. 21-12. Same-Special use permits. For signs requiring a special use permit, the special use permit procedure described iri the Zoning Ordinance [Appendix A of this Code] of the City of Arden Hills shall be followed. (Ord. No. 216, § 8(B), 12-8-80) Sec. 21-13. Variances. In order to provide additional flexibility in the enforce- ment of this chapter and to alleviate hardship and injustice, the city council may grant variances from the dimensional requirements of this chapter. Upon application from the person seeking a permit for the erection or installation of a ~ sign, the request for variance shall be processed in accordance with applicable provisions of Arden Hills Zoning Ordinance [Appendix A of this Code], as amended. Such variance shall require a finding of fact that an undue hardship exists if the chapter were strictly enforced and shall be based upon the following considerations: (a) That the hardship is attributable to the particular physical surroundings, topographical conditions or shape of the specific parcel of land involved; or (b) That the granting of the variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located. (Ord. No. 216, § S(C), 12-8-80) Sec. 21-14. Nonconforming signs. (a) Any nonconforming temporary or portable sign existing at the time of adoption of this chapter shall be made to comply with the requirements set forth herein or shall be removed within sixty (60) days after the adoption of this chapter. (b) Nonconforming permanent signs lawfully existing at the time of adoption of this chapter shall be allowed to continue in use, but shall not be rebuilt, altered other than to change the message, or relocated without being brought Supp. No. 3 1236