Where, because of topographical or other conditions peculiar to the site, strict adherence to the provisions of this chapter would cause an unnecessary hardship, the Board of Adjustment may authorize a variance, if such variance can be made without destroying the intent of this chapter. Any variance thus authorized is required to be entered into the minutes of the Board of Adjustment with the reasoning set forth on which the departure was justified. Requests for variances shall be made in writing and submitted to the Planning Department staff, in the form of a letter, at or before the time of either preliminary or final plat submission. The letter shall be addressed to the Ashe County Board of Adjustment, and shall include the project name, and explain the variance being sought as well as any circumstances which make a variance necessary.
(Ord. passed 3-20-96; Am. Ord. passed 4-8-02; Am. Ord. passed 12-19-22; Am. Ord. passed 8-21-23)