The purpose of this chapter is to provide a mechanism whereby minor deviations from district regulations can be granted by the Planning Director. A minor deviation may be granted for up to 20% for setback distances. Any minor deviation that exceeds the deviation percentage explained above shall be processed as a variance consistent with the regulations detailed in the requirements for variances in this chapter.

Minor deviations shall only be granted when practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships and conditions inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of this Ordinance may result from the strict application of certain provisions of this Ordinance. The granting of a minor deviation and its associated conditions shall not constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in vicinity and in other like districts in Firebaugh.