(A) Petitioner. Any person may petition the town for a variance granting permission to use the person’s land in a manner otherwise prohibited by this chapter. To qualify for a variance, the petitioner must show all of the following:
(1) Unnecessary hardships would result from strict application of this chapter;
(2) The hardships result from conditions that are peculiar to the property, such as the location, size or topography of the property;
(3) The hardships did not result from actions taken by the petitioner; and
(4) The requested variance is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of this chapter; will secure public safety and welfare; and will preserve substantial justices.
(B) Conditions. The town may impose reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards upon any variance it grants.
(Ord. passed 1-15-2008)