§ 18-95. Conditions for variances.

The provisions of this chapter are minimum standards for flood loss reduction, therefore any deviation from the standards must be weighed carefully. Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.

(1)

In the instance of a historic structure, a determination is required that the variance is the minimum necessary so as not to destroy the historic character and design of the building.

(2)

A variance shall be issued only when there is:

a.

A finding of good and sufficient cause;

b.

A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship; and

c.

A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisance, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.

(3)

Variances shall not be issued "after the fact."

(Ord. No. 2018-9 , Art. 5(§ E), 8-6-2018)