(a) Time Limit. Two copies of a provided application, accompanied by a copy of the denied certificate of zoning and/or a statement of the reason for the denial or order, shall be filed with the Development Services Director not more than ten days from the date such denial or order is issued.
(b) Variances and Appeals.
(1) A written statement of the nature of the variance or appeal, including the specific provisions of this Code upon which the variance or appeal is requested, shall accompany the application.
(2) The Development Services Director may require formal site plans, building and sign elevation drawings and material descriptions in accordance with the requirements of this Code and/or aesthetic rules and regulations adopted hereunder.
(3) The Development Services Director may require a plan review by the Engineer or a designated traffic engineer at the applicant's expense. Such additional plans as may be required shall be furnished.
(4) Such other information regarding the application for appeal as may be pertinent or required for appropriate action by the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be furnished.
(c) Variances Only. The following shall accompany applications for variances only:
(1) A legal description of the property;
(2) A statement of the special circumstances or conditions applying to the land or structure and not applying generally throughout the zoning district;
(3) A statement showing that the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant;
(4) A statement showing that the granting of the application is necessary to the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights; and
(5) Ten copies of a lot plan, drawn to an appropriate scale, showing the following:
A. The boundaries and dimensions of the lot;
B. The nature of the special conditions or circumstances giving rise to the application for approval;
C. The size and location of existing and proposed structures;
D. The proposed use of all parts of the lot and structures, including accessways, walks, off-street parking and loading spaces, and landscaping;
E. The relationship of the requested variance to the lot size, bulk and parking requirements; and
F. The use of land and the location of structures on adjacent property.
(d) Conditional Use Permits. Two copies of the completed conditional use application shall be filed with the Development Services Director. The application shall include the following, as may be required by the Development Services Director:
(1) A legal description of the property;
(2) The proposed use of the property;
(3) A statement of the necessity or desirability of the proposed use to the neighborhood or community;
(4) A statement of the relationship of the proposed use to adjacent property and land use;
(5) Ten copies of a lot plan, drawn to an appropriate scale, clearly showing the following:
A. The boundaries and dimensions of the lot;
B. The size and location of existing proposed structures;
C. The proposed use of all parts of the lot and structures, including access walks, off-street parking and loading spaces, and landscaping;
D. The relationship of the proposed development to the surrounding properties; and
(6) Such other information regarding the property, proposed use or surrounding areas pertinent to the application as required for appropriate action by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)