(A) Variances shall only be granted where there are particular hardships which make the strict enforcement of this chapter impractical.
HARDSHIP means the proposed use of the property and associated structures in question cannot be established under the conditions allowed by this chapter; the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his or her property, not created by the landowner after May 1, 1974; and the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute a hardship for the reasonable use of the property and associated structures under the conditions allowed by this chapter. In addition, no variance shall be granted that would permit any use that is prohibited in this chapter in which the subject property is located. Conditions may be imposed in the granting of a variance to ensure compliance and to protect the adjacent properties and the public interest, especially in regard to the view from the river.
(Prior Code, Ch. 302 § 805.01)
(B) The formal public hearing for a variance shall be held by the City Council as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance of the city.
(Prior Code, Ch. 302 § 805.02)