Title 14 ZONING
Chapter 14.50 VARIANCE
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)