No variance of the strict application of this Zoning Code shall be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals until and unless the Board finds the following:
(a) There exist conditions and/or circumstances relating to the property that would create practical difficulties for the property owner if strict conformance to the requirements of this Zoning Code was required.
(b) The variance to be granted is the minimum variance possible and other alternatives for resolving the conflict between the applicant's plan and the requirements of the Zoning Code are impractical or infeasible.
(c) The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general spirit, intent and purpose of this Zoning Code.
(d) The granting of the variance will not be injurious to surrounding properties and the general neighborhood or be otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
(e) The granting of the variance will not result in a deleterious change in the character of the community.
(f) The granting of the variance will not infringe upon the rights and quiet enjoyment of adjacent property owners and will not diminish property values, endanger the public safety, or create a public nuisance.
(g) The granting of the variance is for a compelling reason and not simply because the applicant's plans conflict with the Zoning Code requirements when reasonable alternatives are available.
(h) The granting of the variance is not solely for economic benefit to the applicant.
(Ord. 45-08. Passed 12-15-08.)