Variances may only be granted in accordance with the legal standards described in M.S. § 462.357. They may not circumvent the general purposes and intent of the official controls. No variance may be granted that would allow any use that is prohibited in the zoning district in which the subject property is located. Conditions may be imposed in the granting of variances to ensure compliance and to protect adjacent properties and the public interest. In considering variance requests, boards of adjustment must also consider whether existing sewage treatment systems on the properties need upgrading before additional development is approved.
(Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-16)