Please complete this form fully and DOWNLOAD (print button) to submit in addition to the General Planning and Zoning Application. Applications must be submitted DIGITALLY through the Planning and Zoning goPost portal.
Provide the Land Development Code (LDC) Section(s) reference that the variance is being requested from.
Please describe the project and how it varies from the LDC. (e.g. A side setback variance reduction from the required 7.5 feet to 6 feet because a detached garage was incorrectly constructed after proper permitting.)
Per LDC Section 215.02(E), the Board of Adjustment may only grant an after-the-fact variance in highly unusual circumstance where the following occurs and is proven by competent and substantial evidence.
Please review each standard (numbered 1 through 3) on the following pages and provide a justification on how your request meets each standard.
The property owner or contractor has made a mistake in the construction of a structure, and it would be economically impractical to correct the mistake at the time it was discovered.
The appropriate building permit or other use permit has been issued.
Such a mistake could not have been avoided by the application of normal construction or business practices.
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