Variances shall be subject to a hearing by the hearing officer which shall review the recommendation of the zoning administrator and approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the application. The issuance of a variance may require that the existing development site be brought into substantial conformance with the terms and standards of this code. All notification requirements of MCC 18.140.060, Public hearing notifications, must be followed prior to the public hearing. [Ord. 23-35 § 2; Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 506.05.]