(A) The Board of Zoning Appeals may consider issuing a variance to the terms and provisions of this chapter; provided, the applicant demonstrates that:
(1) There exists a good and sufficient cause for the requested variance;
(2) The strict application of the terms of this chapter will constitute an exceptional hardship to the applicant; and
(3) The granting of the requested variance will not increase flood heights, create additional threats to public safety, cause additional public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud or victimization of the public or conflict with existing laws or ordinances.
(B) The Board of Zoning Appeals may issue a variance to the terms and provisions of this chapter subject to the following standards and conditions.
(1) No variance or exception for a residential use within a floodway subject to § 153.07(A) or (B) of this chapter may be granted.
(2) Any variance or exception granted in a floodway subject to § 153.07(A) or (B) of this chapter will require a permit from Natural Resources.
(3) Variances or exceptions to the building protection standards of § 153.08 of this chapter may be granted only when a new structure is to be located on a lot of one-half acre or less in size, contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the flood protection grade.
(4) Variance or exception may be granted for the reconstruction or restoration of any structure individually listed on the Register of Historic Places or the State Survey of Historic Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Sites, Structures, Districts and Objects.
(5) All variances shall give the minimum relief necessary and be such that the maximum practical flood protection will be given to the proposed construction.
(6) The Board of Zoning Appeals shall issue a written notice to the recipient of a variance or exception that the proposed construction will be subject to increased risks to life and property and could require payment of excessive flood insurance premiums.
(Prior Code, Title II, Ch. I, Art. II, § 9) (Ord. passed 11-5-1997)