A. Authority: The commission or hearing examiner may authorize in specific cases a variance from the terms of this title as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to unique physical and topographical conditions, such as steepness of slope or other conditions applying to a lot or building, the strict application of the zoning regulations will deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under the same zoning classification. A variance is a modification of the requirements of this title as to lot size, lot coverage, width, depth, front, side and rear yard setbacks, parking spaces, height of buildings, or other ordinance provisions affecting the size or shape of a structure or the placement of the structure upon lots, or the size of lots.
B. Permitted, Nonconforming Uses Not Considered: Permitted or nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures or buildings in other districts shall not be considered grounds for issuance of a variance.
C. Issuance Not Precedent: The issuance of a variance shall not be considered a precedent for the issuance of other variances.
D. Convenience, Right Or Privilege Not Consideration: Variances shall not be granted on the grounds of convenience and shall not be considered a right or special privilege.
E. Transferability: A variance is not transferable from one parcel of land to another. (Ord. 1191, 2015)