Firebaugh City Zoning Code
§ 25-47.11
Minor Deviations.
A minor deviation allowing an increase of up to 10% in permitted sign area standards may be granted by the Director upon written request, subject to such conditions as it may impose without any notice, if the Director finds that to do so would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the area in which the property is located.
a.
Findings. Minor deviation may be granted upon making the following findings:
1.
There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions which apply to the property involved or the existing or intended use of the property which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district.
2.
Granting of a minor deviation will not negatively impact surrounding properties.
b.
Appeals. Any decision of the Director regarding a minor deviation may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Any decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. All appeals shall be accompanied by an appeal fee as required by the City.