§ 11.02.10. Application requirements.

Each request for a variance, special exception, or appeal of an administrative decision as allowed by section 11.02.09 of the Code shall be originated by the filing of an application with the planning and inspection department.

1.

The form of the application shall be approved by the legal advisor and the board.

2.

The application must be supported by the following:

a.

Letter of request from the applicant which contains the request(s) for variance(s), special exception(s), or appeal(s) of an administrative decision.

b.

Statements of fact setting out compliance with the criteria established by section 11.02.09 of the Code when required.

c.

Proof by the applicant of ownership or interest in the land for which the request is sought.

d.

A complete legal description of the parcel of land to which the request is sought.

e.

A site plan to scale, showing the proposed improvement or location of the specific request. The site plan shall contain an affidavit that the plan accurately depicts the property, improvements and proposed improvements. The applicant may provide a current survey which provides the same information, in lieu of a site plan.

f.

Any other documents or requirements which are mandated by section 11.02.09 or deemed necessary by staff in reference to the specific request made. By way of example and not of limitation, such requirements might be a drawing of the structure of a sign as required by the sign ordinance or, in the case of a swimming pool, a drawing of the location of the pump and filter equipment.

3.

The planning and inspection department shall have the discretion to refuse or to accept an application which does not include support documents required by this code.

4.

The application and any supporting materials must demonstrate the need and the requirements of section 11.02.09 of the Code as applicable. Failure to provide complete information will permit the board to continue or dismiss, without prejudice, any application.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-18-11)