(A) Persons Authorized to File Applications
An application for a variance may be filed only by the owner of the land affected by the variance; an agent, lessee, or contract purchaser specifically authorized by the owner to file such application; or any unit of government that is not the owner of the lot but proposes to acquire the lot by purchase, gift, or condemnation.
(B) Pre-Application Conference
Before filing a variance application, the applicant shall request a pre-application conference with the Planning Department. See Section 3.1.5.
(C) Application Filing
An application for a variance shall be filed with the Planning Department. Once the application is complete, the Planning Department shall schedule the application for consideration at a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and shall transmit to the Zoning Board of Adjustment all applications and other records pertaining to such variance prior to the hearing on the application.