A. Generally, variances may be granted by the building official for buildings, structures or other development to be constructed, installed or placed on a lot or parcel which is one-half acre or less in size and which is surrounded by other lots or parcels with existing buildings or structures constructed below the base flood level. As the size of the lot or parcel increases beyond one-half acre, the technical justification required to grant a variance, as set forth in subpart B of Section 16.37.050 of this chapter, shall similarly increase.
B. A variance shall not be granted by the building official for buildings, structures or other development within a floodway if it would result in any increase in flood levels during a base flood.
(Ord. 2131 §7)