A. Application Contents. Applications for a variance shall contain the following:
1. Completed planning application form and required fee and attachments (see also Section 16.48.030);
2. Information based on the handout provided by the department;
3. A statement of the following:
a. The precise nature of the variance requested;
b. The hardship or practical difficulty that would result from the strict interpretation and enforcement of this development code: and
c. That the application meets the findings specified in Section 16.72.040, below. The burden of proof to establish the evidence in support of the findings is the responsibility of the applicant;
B. Development Code Compliance. Upon acceptance of a variance application as complete, the director shall review the application for compliance with this development code. The director shall prepare a written recommendation and forward the recommendation, application and other relevant materials to the applicable review authority.
C. Noticing. Noticing requirements shall be as follows:
1. Variances. The director shall schedule the variance for public hearing before the commission, in compliance with Chapter 16.76.
2. Minor Variances. Notice of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant and to property owners of parcels within one hundred (100) feet ofthe property for which a minor variance has been requested.
The notice shall indicate the appeal provisions of Chapter 16.78. Copies shall be provided to the commission, building, engineering and fire departments.
(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)