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(7) An explanation of the applicant's unique circumstances, in particular, those arising from peculiar physical conditions not ordinarily found inmost districts, peculiarity of the applicant's 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) An explanation of why the variance will not unreasonably violate the interest, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the public; and (10) An explanation of why a strict application of the terms of this chapter would work an unnecessary hardship and practical difficulty upon the applicant or the community. Section 3-23. Variances; criteria for granting. (a) Only in situations where the following conditions exist may a variance be granted: (1) A grant of a variance is necessitated by peculiar physical conditions not ordinarily found in most districts, because of the peculiarity of a business, or as a result of a special event or circumstance; (2) Granting the variance will not adversely affect the rights of adjacent property owners or tenants; (3) Granting the variance will not unreasonably violate the interest, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the public; and (4) A strict application of the terms of this chapter would work unnecessary hardship and practical difficulty upon the applicant or the community. (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. 16