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without any further action, and any sign installed, constructed, erected, relocated, or altered under that permit is in violation of this chapter. Division 6. Variances Section 3-22. Variances. (a) In unique cases where strict enforcement of this chapter would result in unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty, and where desirable relief may be granted without detriment to the public interest, convenience or welfare, the Hawaii County Council may grant, by resolution, a request for a variance from any provision of this chapter. (b) Variance applications shall be submitted upon a form designated by the Director and shall include at a minimum, the following information and attachments: (1) The sign owner's and the property owner's name, phone number, and mailing address. (2) The location, tax map key number, and zoning of the property upon which the sign is located; (3) A map showing: (A) The location of the sign; and (B) All streets adjacent to the lot or building where the sign is located; (4) A photo or drawing of the relevant sign(s); (5) A citation of the code section from which a variance is requested; (6) A complete copy of any sign permit application or rejection of the sign permit, if any; (7) An explanation of any unique circumstances, in particular, those arising from peculiar physical conditions not ordinarily found in most districts, peculiarity of the business, or other special event or circumstance; (8) An explanation of why granting the variance will not adversely affect the rights of adjacent property owners or tenants, including an explanation of alternative measures, if any, that the applicant is proposing to take in lieu of compliance with the applicable code section; (9) Notice of the variance application shall be served to adjacent property owners and tenants not less than ten days prior to initial consideration by the Hawaii County Council; (10) An explanation of why the variance will not unreasonably violate the interest, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the public; and IS