Extracted standards
11 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- VarianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. for historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. structures
Variances for repair or rehabilitation of historic structures may be granted upon a determination that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a historic structure and the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure.
- Minimum varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. required
Variances shall be issued only after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the variance will be the minimum required to provide relief.
- No conflict with local laws
Variances shall be issued only after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not conflict with local laws or ordinances.
- No extraordinary public expense
Variances shall be issued only after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not result in extraordinary public expense.
- No increase in flood heights
Variances shall be issued only after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not result in unacceptable or prohibited increases in flood heights.
- No fraud or victimization
Variances shall be issued only after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not cause fraud or victimization of the public.
- No nuisances
Variances shall be issued only after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not create nuisances.
- No additional threats to public safety
Variances shall be issued only after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not result in additional threats to public safety.
- Notification of flood risk
The board of zoning appeals shall notify the applicant for a variance, in writing that the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the one percent chance flood elevation: (1) increases the risks to life and property; and (2) will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance.
- Record of varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. actions
A record shall be maintained of the above notification as well as all variance actions, including justification for the issuance of the variances. Any variances that are issued shall be noted in the annual or biennial report submitted to the federal insurance administrator.
- Technical assistance referral
The board of zoning appeals may refer any application and accompanying documentation pertaining to any request for a variance to any engineer or other qualified person or agency for technical assistance in evaluating the proposed project in relation to flood heights and velocities, and the adequacy of the plans for flood protection and other related matters.
From the ordinance
Variances shall be issued only after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not result in: (1) unacceptable or prohibited increases in flood heights; (2) additional threats to public safety; (3) extraordinary public expense; and will not: (a) create nuisances; (b) cause fraud or victimization of the public; or (c) conflict with local laws or ordinances.