The approval authority may, subject to the provisions of this chapter, grant such variances from the provisions of this title as may be in harmony with its general purpose and intent, so that the spirit of this title shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured and justice achieved. The approval may include conditions and safeguards as appropriate. The sole purpose of any variance shall be to prevent discrimination, and no variance shall be approved which would have the effect of granting a special privilege not shared by other property in the same zone and vicinity. A variance shall not be granted for a use or activity (i.e., use variance) that is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zone regulation governing the parcel of property. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)