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 approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare ofthe 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 ofthe property. Special Exception / Special Use A special use may only be granted upon making a written detennination 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 will 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.