(a) An application for exception from any of the regulations of this chapter (except a temporary sign which is regulated by Section 16.20.050) may be made in conjunction with an application for architectural review approval under Chapter 18.76 (Permits and Approvals), in such form and including such information as the director of planning and development services may prescribe. Such application shall be accompanied (1) by the written consent of the property owner and (2) by the application fee set forth in the municipal fee schedule. An exception may be approved by the director of planning and development services or city council, if on application and/or the facts presented, it is found that:
(1) There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved that do not apply generally to property in the same district;
(2) The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant and to prevent unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hardships;
(3) The granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience.
In granting any such exception, such reasonable conditions or restrictions as are deemed appropriate or necessary to protect the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience, and to secure the purposes of this chapter may be imposed.
(Ord. 5494 § 3, 2020: Ord. 4826 § 10, 2004: Ord. 4305 § 3, 1995: Ord. 3559 § 1 (part), 1984)