Chapter 17.52
VARIANCES
Sections:
17.52.020 Restrictive variances.
17.52.010 General.
When the hearing examiner finds that extraordinary hardship will result from strict compliance with the provisions contained within the ordinance codified in Chapters 17.04 through 17.61, the hearing examiner may vary the regulations providing that the adjustment authorized does not grant a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations imposed upon other properties in the vicinity in which subject property is situated and that the following circumstances are found to exist:
A. Because of special circumstances applicable to subject property including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, strict compliance with said ordinance will cause undue hardship and deprive subject property of rights and privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity;
B. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity in which subject property is situated;
C. That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of these regulations. (Ord. 2007-02 (part): Ord. 1985-03 § 19.10)
17.52.020 Restrictive variances.
Variations and exceptions to more restrictive standards than those herein set forth may be made by the hearing examiner in those instances where it is deemed that hardship, topography or other factual detriment conditions prevail, and in such manner as it considers necessary to maintain the intent and purpose of Chapters 17.04 through 17.61. (Ord. 2007-02 (part): Ord. 1985-03 § 19.20)