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<br />Section 505: Variances. <br /> <br />505.1 Pw:pose. Definitions. Scope -. A variance is a relaxation of the terms of the <br />LDR's where such action will not be contrary to the public interest and <br />where, owing to conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of <br />actions of the applicant, a literal enforcement of these LDRs would result in <br />unnecessary and undue hardship on the property. <br /> <br />505.2 Limitations. Under no circumstances shall the City Commission grant a <br />variance to increase or permit a floor area ratio, density or use not <br />permitted under the terms of this zoning ordinance in the zoning district <br />involved <br /> <br />505.3 Nonconformities not Grounds for Grant of Variance. Nonconforming use <br />of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same district, and <br />permitted use of lands structures or buildings in any other district shall not <br />be considered grounds for the granting of a variance. <br /> <br />505.4 Ap,plication Requirements. An application for a variance shall be filed by <br />the owner of the property or his designated representative pursuant to the <br />procedures set forth in Section 502 herein above. <br /> <br />505.5 Staff Review. The Department of Zoning, Planning and Building shall <br />review the application to evaluate whether the application is complete and <br />whether the proposed variance complies with the general purpose and <br />standards set forth in this section for the granting of variances. The Zoning, <br />Planning and Building Director shall compile a written staff report <br />summarizing the facts of the case including all relevant documents. The <br />complete application and staff report prepared pursuant to this section shall <br />be transmitted to the City Manager as provided herein. <br /> <br />505.6 Review by City Commission. The City Manager shall schedule the <br />proposed variance application for the next available Commission meeting <br />providing the required notice procedures are met. <br /> <br />505.6.1 Public Hearing. The City Commission shall hold one public <br />hearing on the proposed variance. <br /> <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach-Land Development Regulations <br />Adopted December 10,2002 <br /> <br />CHAPTER 5 - Development Review 500-11 <br />