(A) Any party in interest may appeal an administrative decision or request a variance from the requirements of this chapter, where the requirements would result in extreme practical difficulties or undue economic hardship. The appeal or variance request shall be taken to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall act within 60 days of receipt of the appeal or variance request.
(B) The Planning Commission shall approve a variance only upon determination that it:
(1) Will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare of the community.
(2) Will not adversely affect the reasonable development of adjacent property.
(3) Is justified because of topographic or other special conditions unique to the property involved, as opposed to mere inconvenience or financial disadvantage.
(4) Is consistent with the objectives of this chapter and will not have the effect of nullifying the intent or purpose of this chapter or the comprehensive plan.
(5) Will not conflict with the intent of the applicable requirements of the city's Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07)