ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY-LAWS

Sec. 4 - Granting of a Variance

• TO GRANT A VARIANCE TO HEIGHT, SETBACK, ACREAGE OR PARKING REQUIREMENTS, THE BOARD MUST FIRST ESTABLISH THAT:
• The property involved cannot reasonably be used for a permitted use.
• The hardship suffered results from application of the Zoning Ordinance.
• The hardship suffered is inherent in and unique to the property involved and is not shared by other properties in the vicinity.
• The hardship suffered results from actions other than actions of the Owner.
• The Variance sought is the minimum necessary to relieve the hardship.
• Granting the Variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.

1. Why is the Variance needed?

• To allow them to have a level septic system. To have an area behind the house to bury the propane times
• Is this a financial hardship? YES___ NO V
• What caused the Hardship? Sharpoon of the lot and steep decline of the back yard.
• Is the Hardship suffered directly by the property in question and not shared by other properties in the vicinity? YES X NO____ Explain.

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NOTE: The property owner must attend the meeting OR send a letter to the Board stating who else may speak on their behalf. Someone must be present at the Public Hearing to answer questions or the case will be tabled by the Board.