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2. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITYOF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
4. Vermillion Code of Ordinances
   § 155.100 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
6. 1. As authorized by § 155.100 of the City of Vermillion Zoning Ordinance, I, *
   Name of Applicant
8. Email Address*
9. Phone Number*
11. Address*
13. City*
14. State*
15. Zip Code*
17. Hereby petition for a variance to vary the strict application of the height, area, setback, yard, and parking or density requirements as will not be contrary to the public interest
    Name and Address of Property owner, if different than above
19. 2. Address of Property for which variance is being sought*
21. Legal description of property under consideration*
    You may need to have a surveyor draft this description
23. Parcel Identification Number (PIN)*
25. 3. Please describe the variance being sought and explain why you believe you require this variance*
27. 4. An unnecessary hardship must be established by the applicant who applies for the variance. For purposes of this subchapter, an unnecessary hardship is a situation where, in the absence of a variance, an owner can make no feasible or reasonable use of the property. Convenience, loss of profit, financial limitations, or self-imposed hardship shall not be considered as grounds for approving a variance by the Board of Adjustment. Please address the following criteria as best as you can. These are the "standards for variance" which will be addressed at the public hearing.
29. A. In detail, explain what literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this chapter.*
31. B. Explain how the variance requested is the minimum variance that will alleviate the hardship.*
33. C. What have you done to determine granting of the variance will comply with the general purpose and intent of this chapter, and will not be offensive to adjacent areas or to the public welfare?*
35. D. Explain what exceptional and extraordinary circumstances apply to the property that do not apply to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and that result from lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances which are not of the applicant's making.*
37. E. Explain any potential for conflict with existing properties in the area. *
39. F. Demonstrate the need of the proposed development at this location.*
41. G. What is the availability of alternative building designs? Be specific. *
43. 5. Board of Adjustment, The Zoning Administrator shall set the date, time and place for a public hearing. The Zoning Administrator shall publish the notice, in the legal newspaper of the city once not less than 10 days prior to the public hearing. Any person may appear in person, or by agent or attorney. Minutes of the public hearing shall be recorded and kept in the records of the City Council. The Board of Adjustment shall either approve or deny the petition.
45. 6. In order to preserve the intent of these zoning regulations and to protect the public interest, the Board of Adjustment may attach conditions to a variance. A variance shall remain valid only as long as the property owner complies with any terms and conditions of the variance, as attached by the Board of Adjustment.
49. Please upload any plans or diagrams
53. Acknowledgement of Fees*

    By checking the “I acknowledge” box, you acknowledge that a $150 fee must be submitted for the City to schedule a Public Hearing.

    1. I acknowledge.
55. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

    1. I agree.
57. Applicant's Electronic Signature*
59. Property Owner's Electronic Signature
    If different than Applicant
61. Once submitted, Staff will verify that everything has been filled out correctly. Afterwards, you will be contacted to inform you of when your Variance Request will come before the City Council. It is highly recommended that you attend this meeting.
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63. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
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