Article I — Variances

When practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results inconsistent with the general intent and purpose of this title, occur by reason of the strict and literal interpretation of any of its provisions, a zone variance may be granted in the manner set forth in this chapter. (Prior code § 9260)

Before any zone variance shall be granted, the applicant must show the existence of all of the following facts:

That there are special circumstances applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of such property, such as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which do not generally apply to other properties located in the vicinity, in the same zone; and

That such variance, if granted, will not constitute a special privilege, inconsistent with the limitations imposed upon other property in the vicinity and similarly zoned; and

That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the adjacent property; and

That the granting of the variance will be consistent with the purpose and intent of the provisions of this title.

(Prior code § 9261)