§ 8111-1.2.2.2. Standards for variances.

Before any variance may be granted, the applicant must establish, and the decision-making authority must determine, that all of the following standards are met:

a.

That there are special circumstances or exceptional characteristics applicable to the subject property with regard to size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which do not apply generally to comparable properties in the same vicinity and zone; and

b.

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

c.

That 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.

That 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.

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) which identify specific sites or siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities.

(Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)