Ferndale Zoning Code Art. 9 Variance

§9.01 (This section amended by Ordinance 2014-02 on 5/1/2014) A variance from the strict application of the terms of these regulations, other than regulations pertaining to allowed land uses and those implementing requirements imposed by the laws of the United States or the State of California, may be granted upon the findings of:

• 1.01.2 That any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privilege, inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is situated, and

• 1.01.3 That because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning regulations is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classification, or

• 1.01.4 That any variance granted will not be contrary to the intent of the zoning regulations or to the public interest, safety, health and welfare, and,

• 1.01.5 Where due to special conditions or exceptional characteristics of such property, or its location or surroundings, a literal enforcement of the zoning regulations would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships.

§9.02 Application for a variance shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk upon a form provided, and shall be accompanied by a filing fee and by such other information as may be required to describe fully the proposed variance. Said filing fee shall be fixed by resolution of the City Council at such sum as it may determine necessary.