§ 8181-4.2. Required findings for variances.

The granting authority must find that the following standards are met by the application:

(a)

There are special circumstances or exceptional characteristics applicable to the subject property with regard to size, shape, topography and location, that do not apply generally to comparable properties in the same vicinity and zone within the coastal zone; and

(b)

Granting the requested variance will not confer a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the same vicinity and zone within the coastal zone; and

(c)

Strict application of the zoning regulations as they apply to the subject property will result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships inconsistent with the general purpose of such regulations; and

(d)

The granting of such variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, nor to the use, enjoyment or valuation of neighboring properties; and

(e)

All development authorized by the variance is consistent with all applicable standards of the LCP; and

(f)

That the granting of a variance in conjunction with a hazardous waste facility will be consistent with the portions of the County's Hazardous Waste Management Plan (CHWMP) that identify specific sites or siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities.

(Add. Ord. 3946—7/10/90; Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)