Zoning Variance Application Form 6/8/20
Application for a Zoning Variance
Date Received: __________
Date Complete: __________
File Number: __________
Application Fee $: __________
Receipt #: __________
Hearing Date: __________
Applicant’s Name:
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Property Owner:
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Applicant’s Address:
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Owner’s Address:
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Applicant’s Phone and e-mail:
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Owner’s Phone and email:
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Subject Property Address:
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Subject Property Assessor’s Map and Tax Lot:
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Subject Property Size:
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Subject Property: Zoning Classification
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Comprehensive Plan Classification:
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Nature of Applicants Request
Variance Request from Sweet Home Municipal Code Sections:
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Narrative describing the proposed variations from the stated code sections. Brief Description on this form and
attach extra sheets if needed.
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Description of the alternatives considered and the reason for the choices made.
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A brief review of how the application meets the review criteria. Attach sheets if needed.
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Submittal Requirements
The checklist on the other side of this application lists the required items must be submitted with this
application and the Criteria the request must meet. Please address all items that apply to this request.
I certify that the statements contained on this application, along with the submitted materials, are in
all respects true and are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Applicant's Signature:
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Date:
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Property Owners Signature:
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Date:
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Within 30 days following the filing of this application, the City Planner will make a determination of
completeness regarding the application. If deemed complete, the application will be processed.
$590.00
Zoning Variance Application Form 6/8/20
SHMC 17.88.030 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
An application for a variance must meet the submittal requirements and the decision criteria noted
below.
_____ 1. A site plan drawn to scale, considering, but not limited to, the following:
_____ a. Dimensions and arrangement of the existing development.
____ b. Dimensions and arrangement of the proposed development.
_____ c. Adjoining properties, streets, alleys, structures and drainage ways.
_____ d. Identification of all requested variations from Code.
_____ e. Vehicle and pedestrian access ways.
_____ f. Fences and walls.
_____ g. Off street parking areas.
_____ h. Natural features, such as waterways, floodplain, floodway, riparian areas, wetlands,
trees, topography, etc.
_____ 2. Narrative describing the requested variation(s), alternatives considered, and the reason for the
choices made.
_____ 3. A review of how the application meets the review criteria.
SHMC17.88.040 VARIANCE CRITERIA.
The criteria that shall be used in approving, approving with conditions, or denying a requested
variance will be based on findings with respect to compliance with each of the following criteria, if
applicable.
_____ A. The development resulting from an approved variance will not be detrimental to public health or
safety.
_____ B. The request is the minimum variance necessary to make reasonable use of the property.
_____ C. The requested variance is consistent with the purposes of the zone.
_____ D. If more than one variance is requested or needed, the cumulative effect of the variances will result
in a project that remains consistent with the purposes of the zone.
_____ E. Identified negative impacts resulting from the variance can be mitigated to the extent practical.
_____ F. The location, size, design characteristics and other features of the proposal shall have minimal
adverse impacts on property values, livability of the permitted development in the surrounding area,
and the natural environment.
_____ G. The property has a physical circumstance or condition that makes it difficult to develop.