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(4) A strict application of the terms of this chapter would work unnecessary hardship and practical difficulty upon the applicant or the community; (5) Granting the variance will not constitute a grant of personal or special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties under identical ordinances, statutes, or rules, and (6) The application is complete. (b) In and of itself, prior construction of a sign without a permit, regardless of the cost or value of the sign, shall not be deemed to constitute sufficient reason to grant a variance. (c) Council resolutions granting variance requests shall state the underlying factual basis for the Council's findings that each of the requisite conditions to grant a variance has been satisfied. Division 7. Fees Section 3-24. PermitNariance fees (a) Applicants for sign permits pursuant to this chapter shall pay the following non- refundable fees: (I) For a new sign permit, $25 for each sign; and (2) For a sign permit for a sign erected prior to obtaining a sign permit $100 for each sign. (b) For sign variances, pursuant to this chapter, $100 for each sign or an amount equal to ten percent of the total value of the sign(s), excluding installation costs, whichever is greater. Section 3-25. Disposition of fees. (a) The following monies collected under this chapter shall be used exclusively to support the administration and enforcement of this chapter and efforts to educate and inform the public about the county's sign law: (I) Permit and variance application fees; and (2) Fines, minus costs of collection, that are collected pursuant to this chapter. (b) The director of public works shall keep an accurate record in a form approved by the director of finance, of all fees and fines received and any disbursements made pursuant to this chapter and shall deposit all monies received with the treasurer. (c) The director of public works shall render an account of all monies received and disbursed pursuant to this article to the council on or before March I of each year. Division S. Construction Specifications Section 3-26. Wind resistance; support. Every sign shall be constructed to withstand, i.e. not flap, bend, or move when subjected to, wind pressure of not less than thirty pounds per square foot of area. In addition, all signs shall be rigidly and firmly braced, or securely attached or anchored to the building, structure, or ground. 17