Variance requests are usually for relief from setback, lot coverage and building height requirements. The hardship must relate to special circumstances or conditions that are unique to the property and must not be purely economic or self imposed. The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals cannot change or alter a zoning ordinance but may consider granting a variance from an ordinance upon consideration of the following factors:
- That special conditions and circumstances exist which are unique to the land, structure, building, or property involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the applicable zoning district.
- That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant and are not purely economic in nature.
- That granting the requested variance will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is otherwise denied by the provisions of the Ordinance, and that not granting the request will constitute necessary and undue hardship on the applicant.
- That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible reasonable use of the land, building, or structure.
- That granting the variance will be in accordance with the general intent and purpose of the ordinance, and the variance will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
