(A) Standards. In order to promote the best possible development and use of land, the Administrator shall interpret the standards, provisions, and specifications contained in this chapter liberally and in favor of the public interest. Variations from these standards, provisions, and specifications may be granted when it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Zoning Board of Appeals that, owing to special conditions, a strict adherence to the provisions of this chapter will result in unnecessary hardship and that the spirit and intent of the ordinance will be observed.
(B) Procedure. A request for variation shall be filed by the owner with the Administrator, who shall refer it, together with his recommendation, to the Zoning Board of Appeals for decision. The request for variation shall be written and shall state specifically what variation is sought and the public’s interest in granting the variation. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall meet within a reasonable time thereafter to consider the request.
(Ord. 15-12-02, passed 12-15-2015)