(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
VARIANCE. Includes VARIANCES, use variances, and special exceptions.
(B) A nonconforming use of neighboring lands, buildings, or structures in the same zoning district, and a permitted use of lands, buildings, or structures in other zoning districts shall not be considered grounds for approval of a variance. Any other variance granted in the same general area shall not constitute grounds for approval of another similar variance.
(C) The variance will be the minimum variance that will make possible a reasonable use of the land, building, or structure, equivalent to but not exceeding the use of similar lands, buildings, or structures permitted generally in the same zoning district.
(Ord. 23, § 4.20.100, passed 3-19-1997; Am. Ord. 93, passed 7-17-2001; Am. Ord. 210-A, passed 12-10-2015)