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The zoning administrator may grant relief from the dimensional requirements specified in this code as provided below.

A. Reasonable Accommodation. Waiver of the type of development standard and in the amount necessary to comply with the reasonable accommodation provisions of federal law based on a determination that the specific circumstances of the application warrant such an accommodation.

B. Setbacks. Up to 20 percent of the required front, side, and rear yard setback standards.

C. Build-To Areas. Up to 10 percent of the standards for building facade location.

D. Fences and Walls. Up to one foot over the maximum height.

E. Lot Coverage. Up to 10 percent of the maximum amount of lot coverage.

F. Height of Buildings and Structures. Up to 10 percent of the maximum height, or three feet, whichever is less.

G. Landscaping. Up to 10 percent of the required landscaping.

H. Transparency. Up to 10 percent of the minimum required.

I. Other Standards. Up to 20 percent of a minimum or maximum for other development standards except those listed in subsection (J) of this section.

J. Exclusions. Waivers cannot be granted for any of the following standards:

1. Lot area, width, or depth;

2. Maximum number of stories;

3. Minimum number or dimensions of required parking spaces;

4. Maximum residential density;

5. Maximum floor area ratio (FAR); or

6. Any initiation of an unapproved use, alteration, modification, or change to an existing structure. [Res. 21-09; Ord. 21-05 § 2; Res. 14-36 § 507.02; Ord. 14-12 § 1.]