(a) A zoning adjustment shall be approved on a finding that the following criteria have been met:
(1) Approving the adjustment will meet the purpose and intent of the regulation to be modified;
(2) The proposal will not significantly detract from the livability or appearance of the area, and is consistent with the desired character of the area;
(3) If more than one adjustment is being requested, the cumulative effect of the adjustments results in a project that is still consistent with the overall purpose and intent of the zoning district; and
(4) Any impacts resulting from the adjustment are mitigated to the extent practical.
(b) An applicant may request a zoning adjustment under the specific circumstances described in § 21-2.140-1. The adjustment request shall be filed with the department with supporting materials describing the requested adjustment and documenting the manner in which the proposed project qualifies for the adjustment and meets the criteria specified in subsection (a). A request for an adjustment shall be approved by the director on a finding that all criteria for the adjustment are satisfied.
(1990 Code, Ch. 21, Art. 2, § 21-2.140-2) (Added by Ord. 99-12)