20.84.010   Purpose and authority.
   When practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results inconsistent with the general intent and purpose of this title occur by reason of strict interpretation of any of its provisions, the planning commission, upon its own motion may, or upon a verified application shall, initiate proceedings for consideration of a variance from the provisions of this title.
(Prior code § 19.84.010 (Ord. 557 § 407 (part), 1964))