(a) 
The city council may allow signs to vary from the size, location or construction requirements of this article.
(b) 
An administrative fee, established by the city council, shall be charged to all applicants requesting a variance from this article.
(c) 
Any sign constructed or which may be hereafter constructed pursuant to any variance heretofore authorized, shall be considered a sign conforming to the provisions of this article.
(1995 Code, sec. 13-37)