A. Where the terms of this title relating to the use, construction or alteration of buildings or structures or the use of land will impose upon the landowner practical difficulties or particular hardship, the Zoning Board of Adjustment may consider and allow variations of the strict application of the terms of this title if the variations are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this title and the Zoning Board of Adjustment is satisfied under the evidence heard by it that a granting of the variation will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant but will alleviate some demonstrable hardship or difficulty so great as to warrant a variation from the comprehensive plan by this title created.
B. Any person aggrieved by a decision by an authorized city official, relating to the enforcement or interpretation of this title, shall have the right to file an application for a variance hereunder within ten (10) business days from the date of such decision or action. (Ord. 3-16-00-01, 5-16-2000; amd. Ord. 68-10-22, 10-4-2022)
The nonconforming use of land, where no building is involved existing on April 1, 1995, may be continued for a period of not more than two (2) years therefrom; provided that no such nonconforming use of land shall in any way be expanded or extended either on the same or adjoining property and that if such nonconforming use of land is discontinued or changed then future use of land shall be in conformity with regulations of the district in which it lies. (Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995)
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