(a) Administrative Appeal. The administrative appeal procedure allows any person or any official of the City of Fremont, aggrieved by an administrative decision during the administration or enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance, the opportunity to have the Board of Zoning Appeals review that decision. The Board shall determine whether or not the decision was in conformance with this Zoning Ordinance.
(b) Variance. The variance procedure allows the Board of Zoning Appeals the authority to grant a variation from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interests, and where owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of these provisions would result in an unnecessary hardship. It is not intended that variances be granted merely to remove inconveniences or financial burdens that the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance may impose of property owners in general. Variances are intended to address extraordinary, exceptional, or unique situations that were not caused by the applicant’s act or omission. No nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures or buildings in the same district shall be considered grounds for issuance of a variance.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)