General standards for variances

In granting either a use or dimensional variance, the Zoning Board of Review shall require that evidence to the satisfaction of the following standards be entered into the record of the proceedings:

• A. That the hardship from which the applicant seeks relief is due to the unique characteristics of the subject land or structure and not to the general characteristics of the surrounding area; and is not due to a physical or economic disability of the applicant, excepting those physical disabilities addressed in § 185-3P.

  [Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12]

• B. That the hardship is not the result of any prior action of the applicant.

  [Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12]

• C. That the granting of the requested variance will not alter the general character of the surrounding area or impair the intent or purpose of this chapter or the Comprehensive Plan.

  Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, regarding relief granted, which immediately followed, was repealed 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12.