A. Application For Variance: A request for a variance shall not be considered 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 existing use;
4. Zoning district;
5. Description of variance requested; and
6. A narrative statement demonstrating that the requested variance conforms to the following standards:
a. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district;
b. That a literal interpretation of the provisions of the applicable zoning ordinances and regulations would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties under the terms of applicable zoning ordinances and regulations;
c. That special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant; and
d. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by the applicable zoning ordinances and regulations to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district.
B. 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 described standards and conditions have been met by the applicant. (Ord. 341, 9-10-1996)