APPLICATION TO THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
PROCEDURE
This application form is to be completed and submitted to the Zoning Administrator. Application for an appeal is acted upon by
the Board of Adjustments at regular meetings that are held on the first Monday of each month. For an application to placed on
the agenda, it must be filed 30 days prior to the Board of Adjustment meeting.
The Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction over the following (Section 701.6 of the Yukon Code of Ordinances):
A. Administrative Review:
(Section 701.6A) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or de-
termination made by the Zoning Administrator, Building Inspector, or other administrative officer in the enforcement of the City
Ordinances.
B. Approve Variance:
(Section 701.6B) To authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variances from the terms of the City Ordinances as will not be
contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions will, in any individual
case, result in unnecessary hardship...upon a finding by the Board that:
(a) There are exceptional and extraordinary conditions pertaining to the particular piece of property in question because of its
size, shape, or topography
(b) The application of City Ordinance to this particular piece of property would create an unnecessary hardship, not self-
imposed by the owner or developer.
(c) Such conditions are peculiar only to the particular piece of property involved
(d) Relief, if granted, would not be cause substantial detriment to the public good or impair the purposes or intent of the City
Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan; provided, however, that no variance may be granted for a use of land or building
or structure that is prohibited by City Ordinance.
At the time of filing, the application must have all of the following attachments:
JUSTIFICATION: A clear and detailed statement in writing substantiating the application. For a variance to the City
Ordinance, the justification must demonstrate the need for the variance and how it meets the criteria outlined above.
OTHER DATA: Such as letters, petitions, drawings, or photographs that the applicant wishes to relate to the
application.
A SURVEY OF SITE PLAN drawn to scale showing existing structures and driveways, proposed structures (showing s
set-backs), drives, and other information such as utilities, parking, or floodplain data (see IMPROVEMENTS on next
page)
BONDED ABSTRACTORS LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS & MAILING LABELS within three hundred feet
(300’) of the perimeter of the property with current mailing address.
APPLICATION FEE OF $100.00. Check should be made payable to the City of Yukon
PUBLICATION FEE $200.00. Check should be made payable to the City of Yukon
MAILING FEES: Actual cost
The applicant or his/her representative should appear to present the application to the Board of Adjustments.