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City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code <br />a.Reasonable Use. The property owner proposes to use the <br />property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning <br />Ordinance. <br />b.Unique Circumstances. The plight of property owner is due to <br />circumstances unique to the property not created by the <br />landowner. <br />c.Character of Neighborhood. The variance, if granted, will not <br />alter the essential character of the neighborhood. <br />3.Economic Consideration. Economic consideration alone does not <br />constitute a practical difficulty. <br />4.Access to Sunlight. Inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar <br />energy systems shall be considered a practical difficulty. <br />5.Earth Sheltered Housing. Earth sheltered construction, as defined <br />in Minnesota Statutes §216(C).06, Subd. 14, shall be considered a <br />practical difficulty if the property is otherwise in compliance with <br />the Arden Hills Zoning Regulations. <br />6.Non Permitted Use. A variance shall not be granted if it would <br />allow a use, which is not otherwise permitted in the zoning district <br />where the property is located. <br />7.Temporary Double Family. A variance may be granted to allow <br />temporary use of a one family dwelling as a two family dwelling. <br />B. <br />C.Intent and Purpose. Variances from the literal provisions of the <br />Zoning Code may be granted in instances where the strict enforcement <br />would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the <br />individual property under consideration. Variances shall only be granted <br />when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit <br />and intent of the Code. “Undue hardship," as used in connection with the <br />granting of a variance, means the property in question cannot be put to a <br />reasonable use under conditions permitted by the Zoning Code, the plight <br />of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not <br />created by the landowner, and the variance, if granted, will not alter the <br />essential character of the locality. Economic considerations alone shall <br />not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists <br />under the terms of the Code. <br />D.Variance Restrictions. In no case shall the granting of a variance <br />impair the health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the public, nor <br />will it be contrary to the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan, <br />Section 1355 – Administration and Procedures <br />Adopted: November 13, 2006 <br />Page 7 of 14 <br />