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(d) Upon removal of signs, the area affected shall be substantially restored to its original condition before the sign - was erected or attached. Noninclusive example: Any holes in a building or wall thereof or in the ground shall be repaired and restored substantially to their original status. 1185.09 VARIANCE. A variance from the strict application of the provisions of this chapter may be granted by the Board of Appeals. When application is made to the Building Commissioner for a permit under this chapter and the same is refused because the request does not com- ply with the provisions hereof, the Board of Appeals shall have the authority to vary the application of any provision of this chapter in terms of the following standards so that public health, safety, morals and general welfare may be safeguarded and substantial justice done: (a) Where strict application of the provisions of this chapter would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships provided that such hardships shall be found peculiar as applicable to the property in question, making it distinct from the general hardships of the district; or (b) Where granting a variance shall not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located. The mere existence of an unriecessary hardship or other ' exceptional circumstances does not constitute, in and of itself, the basis for granting of a variance. 1185.10 PERMIT AND REVIEW FEES. (a) Every applicant, befoce being granted a permit to erect any sign shall pay required Architectural Review Board and : sign -permit. fees as setforth in sections 1309.05 (a) and (g) of the permit fee schedule. (b) A permit fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid for each real estate or political sign in a U-1, U-2, U-3, or U-3AA zoning district. This permit fee shall not apply to garage sale signs as permitted in section 1185.12 (e). In addition to permit fees, there shall be placed a casli deposit of one liundred dollars ($100.00) to insure compliance of all political sign permits in any zoning district. Deposits shall be refunded upon continual compliance with all applicable regulations. Failure to comply shall result in forfeiture of entire deposit. 1185.11 DUTIES OF BUILDING COMMISSIONER. (a) It shall be the duty of the Building Commissioner upon the filing of an application to examine such plans and specifications and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed to erect the sign or other advertising structure. If the proposed sign is in compliance with the requirements bf this chapter and all other pertinent ordinances of the municipality and has been approved by the Architectural Review Board, the permit for the erection of the sign shall be issued. (b) In the event the proposed sign is not in compliance with the requirements of