(A) (1) Where, due to exceptional topographic or other physical conditions, the Planning Commission finds that extraordinary and unnecessary hardship may result from strict application of these regulations, or the purpose of these regulations may be served to a greater extent by an alternative proposal, it may recommend to the City Council approval of variances, exceptions and waivers of conditions; provided that they will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other properties.
(2) Such variances shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of these regulations, the comprehensive plan or the zoning resolution. In recommending variances to the City Council, the Planning Commission may require such conditions as will, in its judgment, secure substantially the objective of the standards or requirements so varied or modified.
(B) An application for relief may be denied if an owner requests it merely for his or her own convenience, such as when the land is not usable due to error or poor assumptions on the owner’s part, or when the only supporting evidence is that compliance would add to development costs.
(Prior Code, § 23.02.04)