06-23-14 Council Agenda & Packet

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Variances A variance from any of the development standards of the Zoning Ordinance may only be approved upon the Board of Zoning Appeals making a written determination and adopting appropriate Findings of Fact, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing, that: (1) The apprbval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; and, (3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property. Special Exception / Special Use A special use may only be granted upon making a written determination and adopting appropriate Findings of Fact, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing, that: (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; (2) The proposed use wifl not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.