§ 10-124. Standards for granting variances.

In acting upon such requests, the board shall consider without limitation such factors as:

(1)

Whether special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or activities involved;

(2)

Whether the special conditions and circumstances resulted from the actions of the applicant;

(3)

Whether a literal interpretation of the provisions of this article would result in unnecessary or undue hardship for the applicant;

(4)

Whether the applicant has proposed an alternative which conforms to the spirit and intent of this article;

(5)

Whether the variance is the minimum necessary to afford relief; and

(6)

Whether granting the variance will result in threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, the creation of a nuisance, or violate the spirit and intent of this article.

(Ord. No. 88-19, § 7-5, 9-20-88)