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A variance, or waiver, is an exception from a requirement or standard in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. A variance may only be granted when the request meets all nine approval standards, including the existence of a non-financial hardship. Variances are not designed for matters of convenience. The Board of Zoning Adjustments hears variance requests related to permitted uses. Variance requests related to conditional uses are decided by City Council.
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