§ 157.418 STANDARDS FOR VARIANCES.
   In evaluating variance requests, the following factors shall be considered, not one of which shall be controlling:
   (A)   The particular surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of the specific property involved would result in a particular hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of the regulations were to be carried out;
   (B)   The conditions upon which a petition for a variance are based are unique to the property for which the variance is sought and are not applicable, generally, to other property;
   (C)   Granting the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare, nor injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located or otherwise be inconsistent with any officially adopted county plan or these regulations;
   (D)   The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor substantially increase the congestion in public streets or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood;
   (E)   The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase the monetary gain realized from the property;
   (F)   The circumstances or conditions are such that the strict application of the provisions of this section would deprive the applicant of reasonable use of his or her property. Mere loss in value shall not justify a variance;
   (G)   The granting of the variance is the minimum adjustment necessary that will make possible the reasonable use of the land or structure; and
   (H)   The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances.
(Prior Code, 7 TCC 1-24(d))