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\nA letter justifying the variance based on the criteria set forth in Section 12-309(B):  \na. There are special circumstances or conditions applying to the land or building for which the variance is sought, which circumstances or conditions are peculiar to such land or building and do not apply generally to land or buildings in the same district, and that said circumstances or conditions are such that the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of such land or building for which the variance is sought, and that alleged hardship is not self-created by any person having an interest in the property;  \n[Applicant’s response]  \nb. The granting of the variance is necessary for the reasonable use of the land or building and that the variance as requested is the minimum variance that will accomplish this purpose;  \n[Applicant’s response]  \nc. That granting the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this chapter and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.  \n[Applicant’s response]  \nSignature","cbCaifKRKHPsl6iu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifKRKHPsl6iu","pdf",14536,"English","# Letter Header\n## Recipient and Subject Line\n# Variance Justification Criteria\n## Special Circumstances and Hardship\n## Reasonable Use and Minimum Variance\n## Harmony With Purpose and No Harm\n# Signature","[{\"question\":\"What must the applicant include at the top of the justification letter?\",\"answer\":\"Include the applicant name and address, city/state/ZIP, the date, the recipient’s office and address, and a clear subject line with the applicant’s last name and property address.\"},{\"question\":\"Which section and criteria should the applicant reference in the variance request?\",\"answer\":\"Reference Section 12-309(B) and address the variance justification requirements stated in that section.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the applicant justify the variance in the body of the letter?\",\"answer\":\"Explain (a) special circumstances unique to the property and that hardship is not self-created, (b) that the variance is necessary for reasonable use and is the minimum variance requested, and (c) that the variance will be consistent with the chapter’s purpose without injuring the neighborhood or public welfare.\"}]","Justification Letter Template - Planning and Zoning Variance Letter | PDF",1789495089]