Flexibility Variance.
Tupelo Development Code § 12.16.2
in effect12.16.2. - Flexibility Variance.
(1) The Planning Committee may grant variances of greater than 30 percent of any regulated dimension in the following circumstances:
(a) If the request is found to be compatible with similar structures in the immediate vicinity,or
(b) Where special conditions applicable to the property in question would make the strict enforcement of the regulations impractical or result in a hardship in making reasonable use of the property; or
(c) Where necessary for reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration of structures that are individually listed or are contributing structures within an historic district; or
(2) Where other characteristics of the proposed use of property are found to support and advance the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, to a degree that exceeds the impact of the requested variance.
(3) Flexibility variances may be considered as part of the site plan review process but must be separately approved.
(4) The Planning Committee may waive certain requirements when authorized to do so by provisions adopted as a part of this Code.
(5) No variance shall be granted that would have the effect of allowing a use not permitted in Table 4.2., Permitted Use Table.
Source: City of Tupelo, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/tupelo/codes/development_code?nodeId=CH12APPE_12.16VAADAD_12.16.2FLVAFetched: 11/1/2026