(a) After having received a complete written application, the Zoning Hearing Board may grant a variance allowing modifications to specific requirements of this ordinance if the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the Zoning Hearing Board that:
(1) Such modifications are necessary to provide a “reasonable accommodation” required under the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Federal Fair Housing Act and/or applicable state law; and
(2) Such modifications are necessary to serve persons who the applicant clearly proves have “disabilities” that are defined in and protected by such laws.
(b) In the case of an application for a use listed in this Zoning Ordinance as a conditional use, the City Council may grant a modification under this section, as a condition of a conditional use approval, in place of the Zoning Hearing Board.
(Ord. 5745, approved 4-16-1998)