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In determining whether a petition for variance meets the standards of practical <br /> difficulties or particular hardship as articulated in subparagraph 1, above, the Board <br /> shall require evidence that: <br /> a. Strict application of the zoning standards as herein enumerated lead to an <br /> unnecessary non-economic hardship or practical difficulty which prevents the <br /> reasonable use of the property for the uses allowed within the zoning district; <br /> and/or <br /> b. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances not of his/her own <br /> making. <br /> 3. Impact on the surrounding area. <br /> The variance, if granted, must not alter the essential character of the locality or <br /> otherwise negatively impact surrounding properties. In making this determination, the <br /> Board shall determine that the requested variance. <br /> a. Will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties; <br /> b. Will not unreasonably diminish the values of adjacent property; <br /> c. Will not unreasonably increase congestion in the public streets or otherwise <br /> endanger public safety; <br /> d. Is in harmony with the intent of the zoning district in which it is located and is <br /> in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Ordinance. <br /> 4. Nothing herein permits, or shall be construed to permit the Board to authorize the <br /> use of land in any district for other than a permitted use of that district. <br /> 5. Petitions—generally. <br /> Petitions to the Board for exceptions or variations or appeals, as authorized in <br /> Subsection C hereof, may be made by any person or by any officer, department,board <br /> or bureau of the City affected by any decision of the Building Official. The appeal <br /> shall be taken within such time as shall be prescribed by the Board by general rule, by <br /> filing with the Planning Division a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. <br /> The Planning Division shall forthwith transmit to the Board a11 papers constituting <br /> the record from which the action appealed is taken. <br /> 6. Fees. <br /> The following fees shall apply to all petitions for variances and appeals: <br /> a. For properties located within the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-5 districts: $150.00 <br /> b. For properties located within all other districts: $250.00 <br /> c. Whenever work has commenced prior to receiving all necessary permits on a <br /> project that requires a variance, the above fees shall be doubled. <br /> 7. Appeal stays all proceedings; exception. <br />