§ 18-54. Variances; alternative materials or methods of construction.

The building official may authorize a variance from the terms of this chapter, or may authorize alternative materials or methods of construction, when the variance will not be contrary to the public interest and when, owing to special conditions, denial would result in unnecessary and undue hardship. In order to authorize any variance or alternative materials or methods of construction, the building official must find that:

(a)

Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings;

(b)

Literal interpretation of this article would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant, except that economic considerations will not be considered in making a determination of hardship;

(c)

The variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building or structure; or

(d)

The grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of this article and that such variance will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.

(e)

The grant of the variance will not result in a violation of the technical codes.

(Ord. No. 07-20, § 1, 9-11-07)