§ 47-3 — Applications

§ 47-3. Applications.

An applicant for a variance shall: (1) describe the special conditions peculiar to the property which would cause the unwarranted hardship; (2) describe how enforcement of these rules will deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by others in similar areas; (3) verify that the granting of the variance will not confer on the applicant a special privilege that would be denied to other applicants; (4) verify that the variance request is not based on conditions or circumstances which are the result of actions by the applicant; (5) verify that the need for the variance is not as a result of a violation of any portion of Division IV; (6) verify that the request does not arise from a condition relating to land or building use, either permitted or nonconforming, on a neighboring property; (7) verify that the granting of a variance will not adversely affect water quality; and (8) such other criteria that, subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the City General Provisions Article, the Planning Commission may set by rule or regulation.

(Text Conformed 02/16/21; Ord. 20-401; Ord. 93-170.)