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Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the planning commission may, upon written application setting forth good cause therefor, permit advertising displays contrary to the provisions hereof. Allowance shall be made only upon a sufficient showing that there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter and intent of this chapter. Each permit shall specify the height, width and location of the advertising display, the purpose thereof and the advertising matter to be permitted thereon, and the length of time during which the sign may be constructed and maintained. Any application for a permit under this section shall state fully the grounds of the applicant and all facts relied upon by the applicant for his application. No permit issued under this section shall be effective unless and until the permittee has filed with the city clerk a cash bond, or a corporate surety bond in a form approved by the city attorney, guaranteeing compliance with all conditions imposed by the permit, including the removal of such sign upon the expiration of the permit authorizing the same.
(Ord. 68 §2 (part), 1963; Ord. 64 §1 (part), 1962: prior code §7506).