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 Planning Commission. A variance may be considered by the zoning inspector for the relocation of existing locally significant and/or historical signs that contribute to the character of the community.
(a) Application. Separate or additional application for a variance under Chapter 1133 Variances shall not be required. Rather, the application required by this section shall, in addition to the requirements set forth, clearly indicate that the applicant is seeking a variance to allow deviation from the strict interpretation of the requirements established by this chapter.
(b) Fee. No additional fee beyond that established by City Council should be required for applications that include requests for a variance.
(c) Criteria. In considering a request for a variance, the Planning Commission shall, in addition to the criteria and requirements established by this chapter, apply the criteria set forth in Chapter 1133 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 Planning Commission shall separately set forth its findings of fact, conclusions and reasoning relative to its determination. (Ord. 13-2022. Passed 7-5-22.)