(A) Standards. In order to promote the best possible development and use of land, the Administrator shall interpret the standards, provisions, and specifications contained in this chapter liberally and in favor of the public interest. Variations from these standards, provisions, and specifications may be granted when it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administrator and the Board of Trustees that, owing to special conditions, a strict adherence to the provisions of this chapter will result in unnecessary hardship and that the spirit and intent of this chapter will be observed.
(B) Application. A written application must be submitted to the Village Clerk, prior to processing by the Administrator. Copies of the application shall be given to the Zoning Administrator and Village Engineer and Building Inspector.
(C) Procedure. A request for variation shall be filed by the owner, seeking to develop or change the use of his or her property, or his or her agent, with the Village Clerk who shall refer it to the Administrator. Copies of the application shall be given to the Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector and Village Engineer.
(Prior Code, § 13-8) (Ord. 1986-8, passed 5-7-1987; Ord. 1997-20, passed 5-7-1998)