17.36.040 Findings required.
In granting a variance the planning commission may grant only so much of a relaxation of the requirements of this title as are necessary to permit some reasonable use of the parcel, and it may, in addition, prescribe additional conditions that it deems necessary to or desirable for the public interest. In making its findings, the planning commission shall take into account the nature of authorized uses of land, the existing and authorized use of land in the vicinity, the effect of the proposed variance on the extension of public facilities, the number of persons to reside or work in the proposed subdivision and the probable effect of the proposed variance upon possible and existing land uses, traffic, safety, fire and flood hazards and other conditions in the vicinity. No variance shall be granted unless the planning commission finds that:
A. There are special physical conditions affecting said property; and
B. That the special physical conditions are peculiar to the property; and
C. The special conditions were not created by a prior private subdivision of the property; and
D. Because of the special conditions, the strict application of the provisions of this title would deprive the applicant of all reasonable uses of the parcel. [Ord. 01-05 § 7.]