A. Required Information: A variance from the terms of this title shall not be granted by the commission unless and until a written application for a variance is submitted to the commission containing:
1. Name, address and phone number of applicant.
2. Legal description of property.
3. Description of the nature of the variance requested.
4. A narrative statement and documentation demonstrating that the building or site is on a national, state or local register of historic places or sites or that the requested variance conforms to all the following standards:
a. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structures or buildings in the same district.
b. That a literal interpretation of the provisions of this title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this title.
c. That special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant.
d. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this title to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district.
B. Findings Of Fact: A variance shall not be granted unless the commission makes specific findings of fact based directly on the particular evidence presented to it which support conclusions that the above mentioned standards and conditions have been met by the applicant. (Ord. 223, 7-13-2006)