A variance may be granted only in the event that all of the following criteria are met.
(A) Exceptional or extraordinary circumstances apply to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over which the owners of property since the enactment of this chapter had no control.
(B) The variance is necessary for the preservation of a property right of the applicant, substantially the same as owners of the other property in the same zone or vicinity possess.
(C) The variance would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of this chapter or the property in the same zone or vicinity in which the property is located or otherwise conflict with the objectives of any city plan or policy.
(D) The variance request is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship and the hardship was not self-imposed.
(Ord. 2009-01, passed - -2009)