Depew City Zoning Code
§ 260-72
Board of Appeals jurisdiction.
A.
The Board of Appeals shall hear and decide, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, all applications for special permits or for modifications of provisions of this chapter in all such cases upon which the Board of Appeals is specifically authorized to pass, or to make any other determination required by this chapter.
B.
In authorizing any specified special permit or specified modification, or in making any required determination, all required findings shall be made, and, in the case of special permits or modifications, the Board of Appeals may prescribe appropriate conditions to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area and to safeguard the public health, safety, convenience or general welfare.
C.
No special permit or modification of the provisions of this chapter shall be authorized by the Board of Appeals unless, in addition to other findings specified in this chapter, it finds that such special permit or modification:
(1)
Will be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this chapter.
(2)
Will not tend to depreciate the value of adjacent property.
(3)
Will not create a hazard to health, safety or the general welfare.
(4)
Will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood nor be detrimental to the residents thereof.
(5)
Will not otherwise be detrimental to the public convenience and welfare.