§ 30.56.080. Relief from Regulations.

An application for a Floodplain Development Permit may include a request for relief from one or more of the regulations contained in this Chapter. The Issuing Authority for the Permit may approve the request only upon making each of the following written findings of fact that:

A.

The failure to grant the request would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant or to adjacent properties;

B.

The granting of the request will not:

1.

Result in increased flood heights either on the project site or on surrounding properties;

2.

Result in additional threats to public safety;

3.

Result in extraordinary public expense;

4.

Create a public or private nuisance;

5.

Cause fraud on or victimization of the public; or

6.

Conflict with other City regulations; and

C.

The deviation from the requirements of the Chapter is the minimum necessary to afford relief, considering the flood hazard associated with the site.