§ 20.52.020. Findings—Variances.

Before any variance can be granted, the hearing examiner shall make findings of fact setting forth and showing that the following circumstances exist:

1.

That the granting of the proposed variance will not result in the allowance of a use which is not classified as a permitted or special use in the district wherein the use would be located;

2.

That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, such as size, shape, topography or location, not applicable to other lands in the same district and that literal interpretation of the provisions of this title would deprive the property owner of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties similarly situated in the same district under the terms of this title;

3.

That the special conditions and circumstances are not the result of the actions of the applicant;

4.

That granting of the variance requested will not confer a special privilege to the property that is denied other lands in the same district;

5.

That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the vicinity and district in which the property is situated;

6.

That the reasons set forth in the application justify the granting of the variance, and that the variance, if granted, would be the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land;

7.

That the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this title and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.

(Ord. 11398 § 3 (part), 1997: Ord. 8216 § 107 (part), 1985)