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^ # LAND OSB PLANNING - ZONING 7ARIANC2 APPLICATION (KeeD this p3C6 fcr your inforrnatioR) THB lONING CODB is a set of regulations and performance standards aimed at the orderly development and use of land within Crono consistent * with the goals of our Comprehensive Plan. The attempt is made to balance existing land use against ideal situations. The code is the law. r VARZAHCB is the procedure established to modify the strict enforcement of the letter of the law. A variance may be issued by the City Council upon finding that a unique situation exists, that strict enforcement would cause an undue hardship, and that the end result would be within the intent of a Comprehensive Plan. A HARDSHIP MUST BB DBMOHSTRATED BY THB APPLICANT. The hardship must be unique to the land in question, or to a small area, it cannot be a common situation- The hardship must run to the land. Exampxes are steep slopes, Xaices or wetlands, large trees, existing structure locations, and unusually shaped or sized properties without adjacent vacant land. C A VAHIAHCB CAHHOT BB ISSUBD to satisfy the aesthetic or economic desires of the applicant; to simplify design or construction; to affect any building ^•qulrements; to permit any land use not alxowed within the zoning ^s^rict; when the requested use can be located somewhere on the property without a variance; or if the result will in any way affect the public health, safety or general welfare. IROCHDORBS require filing a complete application with the Zoning Administrator 25 days before the Planning Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting on the third Monday*. Neighbors are notified and invited to attend the meeting to make relevant comments. The City Council dc«s ask that applicants have surrounding property owners execute an acknowledgement form (copies attached to this application) providing written confirmation that each owner has been made aware of the application. Please note this acknowledgement form does not seek approval or disapproval of an application. The Planning Commission reviews your request, establishes f^ets, and makes a recommendation to the City Council. The Council will then review the recommendation and approve or deny the application. The following information, when applicable, is required to complete the ▼ariance application : 1. The required Certificate of Survey must designate all current and proposed improvements. (•) See attached sheet for additional meetings and deadline dates. (CVEH) (