Variance

• (a) The building code board of appeals may hear and grant a variance as prescribed in this chapter subject to the prerequisites contained therein. In addition to applying the criteria and requirements of said section, the board shall undertake the following in granting a variance from the provisions of this article:

  • (1) Describe in its decision the exact extent of the variance granted.

  • (2) Indicate in its decision that the granting of such variance may affect the flood insurance rates as they apply to the subject property up to amounts as high as $25.00 per $100.00 of insurance coverage, and further, that construction or other development below the base flood elevation may increase risk to life and property.

  • (3) Forward a copy of its written decision and findings to the applicant, the director of community development, the Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program and the Federal Insurance Administration in the annual report of the town to the administration.

• (b) No variance may be granted which will result in any increase in flood levels.

(Ord. No. 2014-07, 6-25-14)