Sec. 26-204. - Criteria for consideration.

(a)

The following factors shall be considered in making a determination regarding the reasonableness of any request for reasonable accommodation under this division:

(1)

The need for the requested modification, including alternatives that may provide an equivalent level of benefit;

(2)

The physical attributes of and any proposed changes to the subject property and structures;

(3)

Whether the requested modification would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City;

(4)

Whether the requested modification would constitute a fundamental alteration of the City's General Plan, applicable Specific Plan, zoning or subdivision program;

(5)

Whether the requested modification would result in a concentration of uses otherwise not allowed in a residential neighborhood to the substantial detriment of the residential character of that neighborhood;

(6)

Whether the requested modification is being provided primarily to benefit one (1) or more persons with a disability;

(7)

Whether the requested modification is necessary for therapeutic benefit to the person(s) with a disability;

(8)

Whether the requested modification would result in a substantial increase in traffic or insufficient parking;

(9)

Whether the requested modification would significantly deprive any neighboring property owners of the use and enjoyment of their own properties;

(10)

Whether there are preferable and/or feasible alternatives to the requested accommodation that may provide an equivalent level of benefit;

(11)

Whether proposed changes to property or structures are compatible with surrounding development or create potential impact(s) on surrounding uses;

(12)

Whether the findings of section 26-205(b) exist; and

(13)

Any other factor that may have a bearing on the request.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)