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in a manner that allows for creativity while avoiding extreme variations in sizes, colors, materials and design. Section 3.116. A~)~)licabilitv. The owners of two (2) or more contiguous lots or the owner of a single lot may apply for approval of a master sign program. Unless the Zoning Administrator or his/her designee determines that a master sign program is impractical or unwarranted, a master sign program shall be required as a condition of approval for the following projects: a. Multiple Occupancy Projects. Following the effective date of the Ordinance adding this Article to this Chapter 3 of the Code, no sign permit shall be issued for a property with multiple tenants until a master sign program is approved by the City. Thereafter, any sign face change or replacement of an existing sign shall be in compliance with the provisions of the approved master sign program. b. Planned Developments and New Multiple Occupancy Projects. A master sign program shall be required as a condition of approval for any Planned Development (PD) project as set forth in Article 46 ("Planned Development Permits") of the Zoning Ordinance and any proposed project with multiple tenants. A master sign program shall be established prior to the installation of any individual signs for such projects. Section 3.117. Review Process. Applications for approval of new and amended master sign programs are subject to review and approval by the Architectural Review Committee in accordance with the provisions of Division 2 ("Permits") of this Article. Each master sign program shall designate the number, size, location, design, colors and materials for each type of signs on the property. Section 3.118. Modifications to Regulations. Upon approval of a master sign program, the Architectural Review Committee may modify any requirements of this Article provided the following findings are made: a. Strict adherence to the requirements of this Article would unduly impede or interfere with the ability of one (1) or more businesses to provide adequate identification to the public in an equitable manner compared to other businesses; b. The signs are in architectural harmony and scale with buildings on the property and in the immediate vicinity; and c. The granting of the requested modification will not be contrary to the purpose or objectives of this Article. Section 3.119. Other Provisions, A master sign program shall include such provisions as the City determines are necessary to assure the program's consistency with the purpose and objectives of this Article. sha recFshared/Council/Ord Signordl 6/7/99r 24 2161