1159.02 VARIANCE AUTHORITY.

   (a)   The Commission may authorize, upon appeal, in specific cases, such area variances from the terms of Chapters 1113, 1114, 1141, 1143, 1145,1146, 1157 of this Code, and Chapter 935 of the Streets and Public Services Code, as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions or unique circumstances, a literal enforcement of the provisions or requirements this Code will result in a practical difficulty and so that the spirit of this Code shall be observed and substantial justice done.

   (b)   Except as specifically provided in Subsection (a) hereof, the Commission may recommend and the Council may authorize, upon appeal, in specific cases, such variances from the terms of this Code as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions or unique circumstances, a literal enforcement of the provisions or requirements this Code will result in unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty and so that the spirit of this Code shall be observed and substantial justice done.

(Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)