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-- - <br /> § 156.310 VARIANCES. <br /> (A) Standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall recomtnend a variance <br /> and the Council shall order the issuance of the variance only if it conforms to the <br /> following standards: <br /> (1) The variance is in harmon with the u oses and intent of the zonin <br /> chapterofthiscod�: __________ ____-- neieted:spe����ona;►;o��a <br /> ----------- ---- ---------- -------------------- ------------- <br /> ----�- circumstancesexistwlricharepeculiarto <br /> tbe land, structure or building involved <br /> � (2) The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plar�;_ and __ _____ __ ena ao no� res�it s�om rne a�aon� ofct� <br /> ----------- pefldoner <br /> � (3) 'The nroposal puts the propertv to use in a reasonable manne • and ________ ��� ��� �IPretationofthe <br /> '�' - ----- provisions ofthis c3�apterxrould deprive <br /> the peNtioner of rights commonly onjoyed <br /> (4) There are uniaue circumstances to the �ro�y not created bv the by otherproperties in the same district <br /> landowne�, and <br /> •, under the urms of this chapter <br /> ------- --------- --------- �, <br /> - ----------- ------ ---------- - -------- <br /> -- — -------- Deleted: Gra�ingtiee variance <br /> requested will not confer on the applicant <br /> (5) The variance if Qranted will not alter the essential character of the localitv �' �r ���i rri�ileae w�t � a���a nn a,;s <br /> cLapter to other lands, swctures or <br /> and buildings in the same district <br /> `----------------------- --------- ------------ -------- -------------------- - -----, Deleted:Theproposedvariancewill <br /> An _ erson film a_etition re uestin a variance or an amendment of the '�, �wt impeir an adequate supply of light <br /> G� ----------� ---------------------------------, andairtoadjaantPmPorty <br /> zoning chapter rezoning property or changing regulations within any use district shall pay '�,�', �sonebly diminish or impair <br /> � a fee according to the schedule established by resolution or ordinance of the City `,,' established property values witlrin the <br /> Councit. The fee is payable at the time of filing a petition and is not refundable. ���8 �e, or in any other respect <br /> impa'u the pubGc heahh, safety, or <br /> ',, welfere of the residenu of the city <br /> (B) Board of Appeals and Adjustments. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall `,,' ue�eted; ¶ ' <br /> act as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments and shall have the power to hear and �' ��; 5 i <br /> recommend requests for the following: <br /> I <br /> (1) Interpretation. Hearing appeaIs where it is alleged that there is an error in a i <br /> decision or judgment made by an administrative officer in the interpretation ar <br /> enforcement of this chapter or in the interpretation of zoning district boundaries; and � <br /> I <br /> (2) Yariances. Recommend variances from literal ordinance requirements in � <br /> I instances where strict enforcement would cause undue hardship or practical difficulties � <br /> because of circumstances unique to the individual property under construction. ! <br /> (C) Variance procedures. <br /> (1) Applications provided by the city must be completed in writing prior to any <br /> J consideration of variance petitions. Fees,�equired by the citv shall be paid at the time of ._-- �e�eted forvariancesere established <br /> I 2ppi1C8tlOri. � by resolution of the City Council <br /> (2) The Board of Appeals and Adjustments may require the applicant to <br /> provide copies of plans, maps, surveys and the like, as deemed necessary, to ensure <br /> proper review and consideration of variance petitions. <br />