Sec. 18-843 (assumed)

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• Architectural plans required

  Variance requests that include the construction of an addition to an existing home or a new structure must include architectural elevations drawn by a licensed architect or other design professional

• Property acquired in good faith

  The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith and any hardship was not created by the applicant for the variance

• Hardship required

  a variance shall be granted if the evidence shows that the strict application of the terms of the ordinance would unreasonably restrict the utilization of the property or that the granting of the variance would alleviate a hardship due to a physical condition relating to the property or improvements thereon at the time of the effective date of the ordinance

• No alternative via CUP

  The relief or remedy sought by the variance application is not available through the Conditional Use Permit process or, when permitted by this Chapter, determination by the Zoning Administrator

• No detriment to adjacent property

  The granting of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area

• No use change or zoning change

  The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is not otherwise permitted on such property or a change in the zoning classification of the property

• Condition not general or recurring

  The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring a nature as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an amendment to the ordinance

• Pre-application meeting required

  Applicant is required to attend a pre-application meeting with Town staff prior to submitting an application for a Zoning Variance

• Site survey required

  All Zoning Variance requests shall be submitted with a site plan drawn by a licensed surveyor, showing existing lot conditions

• VarianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. validity period6 months

  Any variance authorized by the board to permit the erection or alteration of a building or structure shall be valid only for six months