Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 10-2024, passed 3-5-2024). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.
A. Application: An application for a variance shall be filed with the zoning administrator and shall include the following items and information unless determined inapplicable by the zoning administrator:
1. Written Information:
a. The property owner's name and address and the owner's signed consent to the filing of the application;
b. The applicant's name and address, if different than the owner, and the applicant's interest in the subject property;
c. The names and addresses of all professional consultants, if any, advising the applicant with respect to the application;
d. The address and legal description of the subject property;
e. Sidwell map numbers identifying the property; and
f. Noticing and posting requirements shall be met as specified in chapter 21A.10 of this title.
2. Graphic Information:
a. A site plan drawn to scale identifying all property lines, structures, including primary and accessory structures, fences, right of way, and their respective distances from the property lines;
b. An elevation drawing to scale showing all elevations of existing and proposed structures;
c. When the variance involves building height a streetscape plan showing the height of the buildings on both sides of the street to the nearest intersection;
d. When the variance involves grade changes, a topographical drawing prepared by a licensed surveyor shall be included. The existing topography shall be shown in dashed lines at two foot (2') intervals and the proposed grade shall be shown in solid lines at two foot (2') intervals. All retaining walls shall be identified and the height shall be shown on the plan relative to the proposed grades. Retaining walls shall be designed by a structural engineer licensed to practice in the state; and
e. When a variance request involves setbacks or height or grade changes a complete landscape plan shall be provided. Plans shall show landscape design and identify all species and caliper of proposed plants.
3. Variance Information:
a. The specific feature or features of the proposed use, construction or development that require a variance;
b. The specific provision of this title from which the variance is sought and the precise variance being sought;
c. A statement of the characteristics of the subject property that prevent compliance with the provisions of this title and result in unnecessary hardship;
d. A statement of the minimum variation of the provisions of this title that would be necessary to permit the proposed use, construction or development;
e. An explanation of how the application satisfies each standard set forth in section 21A.18.060 of this chapter; and
f. Any other information identified by the zoning administrator to be pertinent to the requested variance.
B. Fees: The application shall be accompanied by the applicable fees shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. The applicant shall also be responsible for payment of all fees established for providing the public notice required by chapter 21A.10 of this title.
C. Hearing: Upon receipt of a complete application for a variance, the appeals hearing officer shall hold a hearing with notice in accordance with the requirements of chapter 21A.10 of this title.
D. Action By Appeals Hearing Officer: Upon the close of the hearing the appeals hearing officer shall render its decision, granting, granting with conditions, or denying the variance. (Ord. 10-16, 2016)