(A) Purpose and scope.
(1) The variance process is intended to provide limited relief from the requirements of this chapter in those cases where strict application of a particular requirement will create a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship prohibiting the use of land in a manner otherwise allowed under this chapter.
(2) It is not intended that variances be granted to:
(a) Allow a use in a zone district where it is not permitted by this chapter; or
(b) Merely remove inconveniences or financial burdens that the requirements of this chapter may impose on property owners in general.
(3) Rather, it is intended to provide limited relief where the requirements of this chapter render the land difficult or impossible to use because of some unique physical attribute of the property itself or some other factor unique to the property for which the variance is requested. State and/or federal laws or requirements may not be varied by the town.
(B) Conditions. In granting a variance, the Board of Adjustment may impose such conditions, safeguards and restrictions as may be necessary to reduce or minimize any potentially injurious effect of such variance upon other property in the neighborhood, and to carry out the general purpose and intent of this chapter.
(C) Procedure. The applicant for variance shall complete and file the appropriate application form(s) with the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall determine if the application is complete. Complete applications shall be scheduled for review at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjustment. Notice shall be provided as required by these regulations.
(D) Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Adjustment may file for an appeal in the Kingfisher County District Court.
(Ord. 382, passed 7-8-2021)