(a) The Board of Zoning Appeals shall determine all matters properly presented to it and where practical difficulties and unnecessary hardships shall result from the strict compliance with or the enforcement of the provisions of the districting or zoning ordinance, the Board shall have the power to grant variances in harmony with the general intent of the zoning ordinance and to secure the general welfare and substantial justice in the promotion of the public health, comfort, convenience and morals, safety and general welfare of the city.
(b) Applications to the Board of Zoning Appeals for any variance from the provisions of the zoning ordinance shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $25 to be paid annually until such variance is terminated.
(Ord. 7678, passed 11-1-1983; Ord. 26-91, passed 3-19-1991)