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SEC. 35-2107.   ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE.
   (a)   PURPOSE . The administrative variance is intended to permit a reasonable degree of flexibility in the application and enforcement of all zoning district bulk standards contained within this Code while ensuring that the full purposes and intents of this Code and its regulations are fully met.
   (b)   APPLICABILITY . An administrative variance may be granted for no more than two different bulk standards applicable to a lot.
   (c)   REVIEW CRITERIA . The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed development complies with all of the following:
   (1)   All of the site plan review criteria provided in Sec. 35-2105;
   (2)   That the variance either increases compliance with the site plan review criteria or that the    need for the variance resulted from a measurement error committed prior to or during development;
   (3)   That no bulk standard is varied from by more than 10%;
   (4)   That no more than two bulk standards have/will receive administrative variances;
   (5)   That no variances requiring review by the zoning hearing officer as per Sec. 35-2207 have been issued or are required for the same property; and
   (6)   That sufficient mitigation of one or more forms (such as increased landscaping, improved building design, etc.) is provided;
   (d)   APPLICATION, REVIEW AND DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES . Application requirements, processing procedures and decision-making are described in Table 35-2100.1. and Sec. 35-2101.