Notwithstanding any other chapter or section of the Codified Ordinances to the contrary, any application submitted under this chapter which requests a variance to allow deviation from the strict interpretation of the regulations established by this chapter shall be heard by the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (i.e., notwithstanding the purpose in Section 1147.01
). A variance may be considered by the BZBA for the relocation of existing locally significant and/or historical signs that contribute to the character of the community.
(a) Application. Separate and additional application for a variance under Chapter 1147
is required. The application shall clearly indicate the applicant is seeking a variance to allow deviation from the strict interpretation of the requirements established by this chapter.
(b) Fee. Reference the Village of Granville Zoning Fee schedule for applicable variance fees.
(c) Criteria. In considering a request for a variance, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals shall, in addition to the criteria and requirements established by this chapter, apply the criteria set forth in Section 1147.03
to the extent those criteria are consistent with the criteria established by this chapter.
(d) Approval. Approval of an application under this Chapter shall be deemed an approval for any variance requests necessary to such approval. In these instances, however, where the granting or denial of an application is based upon the granting or denial of a variance request, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals shall separately set forth its findings of fact, conclusions and reasoning relative to its determination. (Ord. 11-2013. Passed 7-17-13.)