§ 7.5-10. Variances and appeals.

(1)

Whenever a tract of land to be developed is of such unusual size, topography or shape or is surrounded by such development or has unusual conditions affecting said development that the strict application of the requirements contained in this chapter would result in substantial hardship or injustice, the city board of zoning appeals may vary or modify such requirements so that the subdivider may develop his land in a reasonable manner, whereby, at the same time, the public welfare and interests of the city are protected and the general intent and spirit of this chapter preserved.

(2)

Variance requests of the requirements of these regulations or appeals regarding the interpretation of these regulations by the director of the city department who enforces the regulations of a specific article of these regulations shall be submitted in accordance with the appeal procedures set forth in the city zoning ordinance along with such fees as established therein.

(3)

The fee assessed pursuant to this section is as referenced on the fee schedule in the City of Cartersville Code, section 17-90(a).

(Ord. No. 32-98, § 1, 8-27-98; Ord. No. 45-05, § 4, 7-7-05)