14.50.020 Variance--Hearings.

The Hearing Examiner shall have and exercise original jurisdiction in receiving, granting, or denying all requests for variance, after a public hearing, consistent with the procedures of the Chapter 2.56 and Title 14A. The Hearing Examiner shall set a date for hearings of applications for use variances, at which hearings, any interested person may appear and be heard subject to reasonable rules and regulations provided by the Hearing Examiner. Attendance of Town officials at the hearing may be compelled by the Hearing Examiner. A report from the appropriate Town staff may be required for the purpose of obtaining information as to the effect of the proposed variance upon the use, enjoyment and value of the land and buildings within the use district and such report may contain other pertinent information regarding the many existing or preexisting conditions relating to topography, geology, traffic, utilities, existing or proposed land utilization and other factors relating to the comprehensive plan of the Town. The Hearing Examiner shall make and record findings of fact germane to his/her decision on the applicant’s request and shall especially find the facts relating to the conditions set forth in subsections A, B and C of Section 14.50.010 of this chapter. (Ord. 01-412 §1 (Exh. 1 (part)), 2001)