18.76.130 Review of plans.
Permit and review procedures should follow the standards in this chapter, and design and approval criteria listed in the Maricopa Station Design Guidelines. There are two types of permitted deviations from the requirements:
A. Exception and Variance.
1. Exception.
a. Requests for exception(s) shall only be permitted as specifically indicated in this chapter or as determined by the zoning administrator.
b. To apply for an exception, the applicant shall provide the following:
i. The specific exception(s) requested including citation from this chapter and why the exception(s) is being sought.
ii. Maps, text, drawings, and/or statistical data related to the requested exception(s).
c. No exception(s) shall be approved unless the zoning administrator finds the approval would:
i. Be consistent with MCC 18.76.040, Design standards intent, of this chapter, and
ii. Must be consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan, redevelopment area plan and the design guidelines for Maricopa Station.
d. Any decision regarding an approval or denial of an exception shall state, in writing, the reasons for the approval or denial.
e. If the zoning administrator denies any requested exception, the applicant may appeal; refer to MCC 18.140.140.
2. Variance.
a. A variance shall be processed pursuant to city code.
b. The following standards and requirements shall not be available for variances:
i. The maximum dimensions of traffic lanes;
ii. The required provision of rear alleys or lanes and/or;
iii. The maximum dimensions for parking lanes, spaces, and lots.
B. Administrative Adjustment. The zoning administrator has the discretion to approve any regulating plan conformance review, streetscape, site and/or building plan that deviates within 10 percent from any specific numerical standard prescribed in this chapter.
1. The following development or activities shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
a. Ordinary repairs for the purpose of building, signage, lighting or premises maintenance.
b. Construction within the interior of the structure not visible from the exterior of the building.
c. Emergency repairs ordered by any code enforcements official in order to protect health and safety. [Ord. 20-15 § 1; Res. 20-37.]