<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 18-212. - Variances.</div>
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               (a)
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               A variance may be granted by the board of adjustment from the terms and requirements
               of this article when a written application demonstrates of the following:
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               (1)
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               That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure
               or building involved. and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings;
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               (2)
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               That literal interpretation of the provisions of this article would deprive the applicant
               of rights commonly enjoyed by other property owners under the terms of this article;
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               (3)
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               That hardship is not the result of the applicant's own action;
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               (4)
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               That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special
               privilege that is denied by this article, he can secure not reasonable use of his
               property;
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               (5)
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               That, if the applicant complies with the provisions of the article, he can secure
               no reasonable use of his property; and
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               (6)
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               That granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose of this
               article, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to
               the public welfare.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Conditions imposed on variances.</span> In granting any variance, the Board of Adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions
               and safeguard to ensure that the substantial justice has been done and that the public
               safety and welfare has been assured. Such conditions may be imposed by the board regarding
               the location, character and other features of the proposed shooting range as may be
               deemed by the board to protect property values and general welfare of the neighborhood.
               Nonconformance with such conditions and safeguards, when under part of the terms under
               which the variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this article. In addition
               to the grounds for granting the variance specified by state law, the board may grant
               variance when it finds that the granting of the requested variance will cause not
               significant hazard, annoyance or inconvenience to the owners or occupants of nearby
               property, will not impose any significant cost burden upon the county.
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               (Ord. of 4-19-2022)
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