1115.04 VARIANCE.

   (a)   Applying Standards. The Board may authorize, in specific cases, a variance from the terms of this chapter, except, however, the Board may not grant a use variance.

   (b)   Public Notice of Meeting.

      (1)   Notice of applications for variance shall be provided to all abutting property owners and published in a newspaper of general circulation at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the meeting at which the variance request will be considered. A second notice is required to be published at least seven (7) days prior to the same meeting. Holidays or other occasions that affect the notification schedule will be noted on the annual application deadline schedule presented at the beginning of each calendar year.

      (2)   Posting of Sign.

         A.   The City of Findlay shall post a sign on the subject property at least ten (10) days before the hearing.

         B.   Upon placing the sign, the staff will take a time stamped photo of the signage to provide proof of placement.

         C.   The sign shall indicate that the subject property is on the City Board of Appeals agenda and provide a method for citizens to get more information.

         D.   The City of Findlay shall remove the sign within seven days after the meeting.

            (Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)