Rocklin Municipal Code Art. II Variances

A. A variance may be granted when it is determined by the decisionmaking body that;

1. The applicant has shown that because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of the requirements of this title is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications; and

2. The decisionmaking body has found that the grant of the variance would 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.

B. The decisionmaking body shall not grant a variance which authorizes a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zoning regulation governing the parcel of property for which the variance is requested.

C. Whether or not the decisionmaking body grants the variance, the decisionmaking body shall set forth in writing the findings of fact upon which it based its decision.

(Ord. 581 § 8, 1988: Ord. 336 § 3.02.000, 1977).