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Variance applications shall only be granted if the hearing officer determines that the project as submitted or as modified conforms to all of the following criteria, in addition to any criteria that may be required or associated with the specific request. If it is determined that it is not possible to make all of the required findings, the variance application shall be denied. The specific basis for denial shall be established for the record. The following findings must be met in order to grant a variance:

A. There are special circumstances applicable to the property, including its size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, whereby the strict application of this code will deprive such property of privileges enjoyed by other property of the same classification in the same zoning district;

B. The special circumstances or conditions are preexisting and are not created or self-imposed by the owner or applicant;

C. The variance does not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zoning district in which such property is located; and

D. The granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity, to adjacent property, to the neighborhood or public welfare in general.

E. Any other requirements as defined in A.R.S. § 9-462.06(G)(2). [Ord. 23-35 § 2; Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 506.06.]