(A) Variances from the terms of the zoning code shall be granted only when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning code deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. Any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as
will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated.
(B) The power to grant variances does not extend to use regulations. Flexibility to the zoning regulations is provided in the conditional use provisions of this zoning code.
(C) The Hearing Officer may grant variances to the regulations prescribed by this section, in accord with the procedure prescribed in this section, with respect to fences, walls, hedges, screening and landscaping; site area, width, and depth; front, rear and side yards; coverage, height of structures; distances between structures; usable open space; signs, off-street parking facilities or frontage on a public street.
(D) The Hearing Officer shall hear and decide appeals in which it is alleged that there is an error in an order, requirement or decision made by the Zoning Administrator in the administration of this zoning code.
(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)