For all uses requiring a conditional use permit as provided in Article III or Article V of this ordinance, the board of zoning appeals shall evaluate the impact of the proposed use on surrounding properties before granting the conditional use permit. Additional conditions as described in section 10.066 may be imposed to ameliorate possible adverse effects. For specific uses outlined below, additional conditions must be satisfied in order for a conditional use permit to be granted.

7.001.

The keeping of livestock or poultry; the operation of a dog kennel; or the operation of a fish or game hatchery, provided:

a.

That such activities take place within a fenced area not closer than twenty-five (25) feet from any property line in the rear yard only.

b.

When keeping chickens, a maximum of five (5) hens are permitted. Roosters are not permitted.

c.

Chicken coops are limited to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet and no taller than eight (8) feet.

7.002.

The keeping of bees for honey production, provided:

a.

A maximum of two (2) hives are permitted per lot.

b.

Hives shall be located in rear yards only.

c.

A fence or hedge with a height of at least six (6) feet is required adjacent to any entrance of a hive.

7.003.

Operation of riding academies and horse stable provided:

a.

Adequate trails or areas for horseback riding shall be available on the same zoning lot or within six hundred (600) feet of such zoning lot.

b.

In residential districts, no stables or riding areas shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of any side or rear lot line.

c.

If not more than two (2) horses are kept, the stable shall be located on a tract of not less than two (2) acres. If three (3) or more horses are kept, the stable shall be located on a tract of not less than five (5) acres.

7.010.

Airports and heliports provided:

a.

That proposals shall have been reviewed and approved by the federal aviation administration and a report submitted to the board of zoning appeals prior to its approval.

7.020.

Arenas, auditoriums or stadiums, provided:

a.

Such use shall not draw vehicular traffic to and through local streets in surrounding residential areas.

b.

Adequate reservoir space at the vehicular entrance and sufficient vehicular entrances and exits shall be provided to prevent traffic congestion.

c.

Vehicular entrances and exits for such use shall be provided separately and shall be located not less than one hundred (100) feet apart.

d.

Due consideration shall be given to the proximity of transit facilities to serve such use.

e.

No building shall be located at a distance of less than fifty (50) feet from any lot line.

f.

Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of one (1) parking space per two (2) spectator seats; one (1) parking space per employee; and five (5) loading berths per main entrance.

g.

No automobile parking space shall be located within any required setback area, or within twenty (20) feet of any property line.

7.040.

Automobile service stations provided:

a.

When such use abuts a residential zone, school, public playground, church, hospital, public library or other such institutional area, and is not effectively screened by a natural terrain feature, the use shall be screened adjacent to such residential zone or institutional area by a solid wall or a solid fence not less than five (5) feet and not more than eight (8) feet in height, or with a planting strip with shrubs or trees which are at least four (4) feet high at the time of planting. Such screening shall not be located closer than twenty (20) feet to any public street right-of-way. Screening shall not be required along a street frontage.

b.

Product displays, parked vehicles, signs, and other obstructions which impair visibility to or from station driveways shall be prohibited.

c.

When such use occupies a corner lot, the ingress or egress driveways shall be located at least thirty-five (35) feet from the intersection of the abutting street right-of-way lines, and such driveways shall not exceed thirty (30) feet width measured at a point ten (10) feet from the street curb;, provided that in no case shall the street right-of-way line be considered to be less than thirty (30) feet from the street centerline.

d.

Gasoline pumps or other service appliances shall be located on the lots at least twenty-five (25) feet from the street curb or fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way line, whichever is greater.

e.

There shall be at least thirty (30) feet between driveways on each street, and all driveways shall be perpendicular or not more than forty-five (45) degrees from perpendicular, to the street curb.

f.

Light automobile repair work may be done at an automobile service station, provided that no major repairs, spray painting operation, or body or fender repair shall be permitted.

g.

Not more than two (2) inoperable vehicles shall be stored on the lot unless stored entirely within a building.

h.

Except while receiving gasoline from pumps, no vehicle shall be parked closer than fifteen (15) feet to a street right-of-way line.

i.

Washing and polishing of vehicles may be performed in a designated space within the building or in the rear.

j.

Disabled or inoperable vehicles may not be stored outside for more than two (2) days.

k.

Outdoor storage areas must be located in the rear yard with a rear and side yard landscape buffer of ten (10) feet, unless a wider landscape buffer is required elsewhere in this ordinance.

7.060.

Broadcasting towers and stations, provided that broadcasting towers shall be located on a tract of land which is sufficient in size to have a lineal dimension from the base of the tower to all property lines equal to or greater than the height of the tower.

7.080.

Childcare centers provided:

a.

That the county health department approves the proposed plans for the center.

b.

That the building inspector and the city fire department approves the structure for use as a childcare center.

c.

That all outdoor play areas shall be fenced.

7.090.

Assembly uses provided:

a.

Lot coverage shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total lot area.

b.

Building line setbacks from abutting street rights-of-way shall be at least fifty (50) feet, and twenty-five (25) feet from side and rear lot lines.

7.100.

Commercial parking garages and lots, provided that the board of zoning appeals evaluates the impact of the proposed use on surrounding properties. Additional conditions as described in section 10.066 may be imposed to ameliorate possible adverse effects.

7.110.

Funeral establishments provided:

a.

When located in residential districts, the external appearance of the principal building and accessory buildings shall be residential in character.

b.

In residential districts, site illumination shall be limited to parking areas and landscaping, and shall be so shielded that there will be no objectionable glare observable from any residential zoning lot or street.

7.160.

Mobile home parks. (See section 7.170 for existing mobile home parks.) New mobile home park development in districts R-1, provided:

a.

That all mobile home parks shall contain a minimum of three (3) acres of land so located, dimensioned, and related as to facilitate efficient park design and management.

b.

That direct vehicular access to the mobile home park shall be provided by means of an abutting, public street.

c.

That the park site shall be such that condition of the soil, ground water level, drainage, and topography do not create hazards to the property or to the health and safety of the occupants.

d.

That all mobile home parks shall contain a street system designed to provide convenient circulation within the park. The following requirements shall apply:

(1)

All park streets shall be provided with a smooth, hard and dense surface which shall be durable and well-drained under normal use and weather conditions. The surface shall be maintained in a state of good repair at all times.

(2)

All streets shall have a minimum width of twenty (20) feet.

(3)

Street grades should not exceed ten (10) percent slope and curb radii should not be less than twenty (20) feet.

(4)

On-street parking shall not be permitted on any park street.

e.

That each park shall provide an accessible, adequate, potable water supply. The following requirements shall apply:

(1)

The design and size of the water system shall be based on the maximum number of mobile home spaces to be contained in the park.

(2)

The location, design, and construction of a park's water supply and distribution system requires the approval of the county health officer. Written approval of the water system by the county health officer shall be required before a building permit will be issued.

f.

That a safe and sanitary method of sewage collection and disposal shall be provided in all mobile home parks. The location, design, and construction of a park's sewerage system requires the approval of the county health officer. Written approval of sewerage system by the county health officer shall be required before a building permit will be issued. The design and size of the sewerage system shall be based on the maximum number of mobile home spaces to be contained in the park.

g.

That each mobile home park shall be provided with a sanitary method of solid waste collection and disposal. The following requirements shall apply:

(1)

Each mobile home stand shall be provided with at least one (1) water-tight, covered refuse container having a capacity of thirty (30) gallons each.

(2)

Refuse shall be collected at least twice weekly. Where such collection frequency is not feasible, screened, centrally-located bulk storage containers shall be provided within the park.

h.

That each mobile home park shall contain an outdoor recreational area appropriately developed for both active and passive outdoor recreation. The following minimum requirements shall apply:

(1)

Eight (8) percent of the gross land area of a park or twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, whichever is greater, shall be reserved, developed, and maintained for recreational purposes.

(2)

No area devoted to automobile parking, setback, service buildings, streets, or other such function shall be counted as part of the required recreational area, except that swimming pools, recreational buildings, and child play areas may be included as part of the required recreational area.

(3)

Recreational areas shall be accessible to all park tenants. The total area may consist of two (2) or more separate areas, provided that no single area shall contain less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(4)

For safety reasons, recreational areas shall be located where they are free of traffic hazards.

i.

That service buildings such as restrooms, management offices, and storage facilities, and convenience buildings of a commercial nature, including coin-operated laundry, beauty shops, and stores, may be permitted in mobile home parks subject to the following restrictions:

(1)

Such buildings and their parking areas shall not occupy more than ten (10) percent of the gross land area of the park.

(2)

All service and convenience buildings shall be subordinate to the residential use and character of the park, and shall be located, designed, and intended to serve only the trade or service needs of the park's residents.

(3)

No service or convenience building shall present visible evidence of its commercial character from any residential district outside its park.

(4)

The board of zoning appeals shall have the authority to review and approve or disapprove the use and type of such service and convenience buildings that may be permitted within a park.

(5)

All service and convenience buildings shall conform to any lot size, parking, setback, and buffer requirements as may be imposed by the board of zoning appeals.

j.

That each mobile home space within a mobile home park shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the mobile home and its accessory structures to be placed on the space. The following minimum requirements shall apply to the development of each mobile home space:

(1)

Each mobile home space shall contain at least four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet of area with a minimum frontage on an interior park street of forty (40) feet.

(2)

Each mobile home space shall be adequately marked by permanent lot markers.

(3)

Each mobile home space shall have a patio or porch, measuring at least eight (8) feet by twelve (12) feet and located convenient to the entrance of the mobile home.

(4)

An accessway not less than twelve (12) feet wide shall be provided from the fronting park street to each mobile home stand. Paving of this accessway is not required.

(5)

Each mobile home space shall be provided with at least two (2) off-street parking spaces. Parking spaces may be either located on each mobile home space or in integrated groupings (bays, clusters, etc.), provided that no parking space shall be further than fifty (50) feet from the mobile home space it is to serve.

(6)

Each mobile home space shall be provided with its own connection to the park's water, sewer, and electrical systems.

k.

That each mobile home shall be supported by piers or load-bearing supports or devices. These shall be designed and constructed to evenly distribute the loads. Piers shall be securely attached to the frame of the mobile home or shall extend at least six (6) inches from the centerline of the frame member. Manufactured load-bearing supports or devices shall be listed or approved for the use intended, or piers shall be constructed as follows:

(1)

Piers less than forty (40) inches in height shall be constructed of open or closed cell, eight-inch by eight-inch by 16-inch concrete blocks (with open cells vertically placed upon the footer). Single-stacked block piers shall be installed with the 16-inch dimension perpendicular to the main (I-beam) frame. The piers shall be covered with a two-inch by eight-inch by 16-inch wood or concrete cap.

(2)

Piers between forty (40) and eighty (80) inches in height and all corner piers over three (3) blocks high shall be double blocked with blocks interlocked and capped with a four-inch by 16-inch by 16-inch solid concrete block, or equivalent.

(3)

Piers over eighty (80) inches in height shall be constructed in accordance with paragraph (2) above and they shall be laid in concrete mortar and steel reinforcing bars inserted in block cells with the block cells filled with concrete.

(4)

All piers shall be placed on footings of solid concrete not less than sixteen (16) inches by sixteen (16) inches by four (4) inches.

l.

That the following minimum requirements shall apply to the placement of a mobile home on a lot (space) within a mobile home park:

(1)

No mobile home shall be located closer than thirty (30) feet from the centerline of any interior park street.

(2)

No mobile home shall be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet to another mobile home.

(3)

The minimum building line setbacks of the district in which the park is located shall apply.

m.

That the base of the mobile home shall be fully skirted to screen the mobile home supports or wheels from view. Acceptable skirting shall be only those types and materials designed by the manufacturer expressly for such use or as required by the director.

n.

That the person to whom a building permit is issued for a mobile home park shall be responsible for providing adequate supervision of the park to maintain it in full compliance with these regulations, and keep the park's facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.

o.

That the manager of a mobile home park shall keep an up-to-date register of the park's residents by lot or street address, and maintain such register of departed occupants for a period of three (3) years following their departure. Such register shall be made available to any authorized person inspecting the park, and shall contain the following information:

(1)

Names of all occupants of the mobile home located on each designated space and ages of minors;

(2)

Make, model, and year of the mobile home occupied and serial number, state, and license number, or other designation or description;

(3)

Date of registration and departure of the mobile home and its occupants.

p.

Anyone seeking to establish a mobile home within any residential or commercial district or mobile home park, planned unit development or anywhere else within the city must apply for a permit prior to erection of said mobile home.

The application for the permit shall state the year, make and model of the mobile home and the owner shall furnish a copy of the bill of sale and or title for the mobile home.

The city shall only grant permits for mobile homes in areas that are zoned R-1. No permits for mobile homes shall be granted in any other residential districts. Nor shall they be granted in a planned stick built subdivision even if the subdivision has an R-1 zoning.

No permits shall be issued for a mobile home in the three (3) major corridors in the city that are defined by the comprehensive plan adopted by city council on February 12, 2007. They are as follows: Robinson Avenue, Katherine Street and Wrightsboro Road. Mobile homes in these areas are prohibited and not replaced once they are removed.

In the event a mobile home is removed from a parcel of property within the city, the owner of the parcel of property shall have twelve (12) months to replace the structure. The owner can request from the director a one (1) time 60-day extension if the owner can show that there is action being taken to replace the mobile home and that it can be completed within the 60-day extension. In the event the mobile home is not replaced within twelve (12) months and there has been a one (1) time 60-day extension given, the property owner shall not be permitted to replace the mobile home. Additionally, the new mobile home shall conform to all existing zoning ordinances at the time of the application for the new permit.

The city shall not grant any further conditional uses to establish mobile home parks. Mobile home parks in existence may continue to operate pursuant to grants under prior existing ordinances.

APPEALS:

(1)

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the director in the granting or denial of a permit for the establishment of a mobile home or in interpreting other terms of this section, may appeal such decision by filing a written notice of appeal with the director within ten (10) working days of the issuance of such decision by the director.

(2)

After receiving the written notice of appeal, the director may then reverse his/her decision or forward the notice of appeal to the board of zoning appeals. A notice of appeal shall state the specific reasons why the decision of the director is alleged to be in error and the director shall, within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of the notice of appeal, prepare and send to the board of zoning appeals and appellant a written response to such notice of appeal.

(3)

All appeals shall be heard by the board of zoning appeals. The hearing shall be held within sixty (60) days after receipt of the notice of appeal or other date mutually agreed upon in writing by the appellant and the board of zoning appeals.

(4)

If either the appellant or director is dissatisfied with the board of zoning appeals decision, the aggrieved party may appeal such decision to the Superior Court of Columbia County, Georgia within thirty (30) days of the board of zoning appeals' written decision.

(5)

In the event the director fails to send to the board of zoning appeals a written response to the request for an appeal within twenty (20) working days of the receipt of the request or the board of zoning appeals fails to hear the appeal, the permit shall be deemed granted unless a good cause is shown for extending the time limits in order to prevent a manifest injustice.

Manufactured housing includes all mobile homes or trailers that precede or meet the current definition of manufactured housing as defined by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, as amended (42 USC § 5401—5426).

q.

Permitting and inspection of mobile homes within mobile home parks.

(1)

Definitions.

a.

Applicant: the individual requesting permission from the city to move a mobile home.

(2)

Whenever an applicant seeks to move a mobile home into the city or seeks to move a mobile home currently located within the city from one location to another within the city (whether on the same parcel of property or on another parcel of property), the applicant and the director shall follow all procedures listed in all city ordinances, all applicable state laws, and the following procedures.

(3)

Prior to applying for a permit to locate a mobile home within the city, the applicant shall post a bond with the city in the form of cash or from an approved bonding company/surety in an amount of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). Said bond amount may be amended from time to time by the city council. Said bond shall be returned to the surety upon the mobile home passing all inspections for habitability, having all proper permits, obtaining a certificate of occupancy, and tax stickers mandated by this ordinance or any other ordinance and all state laws. In the event a mobile home fails the inspection or fails to obtain all necessary permits, fails to secure a certificate of occupancy, or fails to obtain the appropriate tax sticker, the applicant shall be given sixty (60) days to remove the mobile home. Upon the mobile home being removed and the property cleaned up by the applicant, the bond shall be returned to the surety. In the event the mobile home is not removed or the property is not properly cleaned up within sixty (60) days, the bond posted shall be forfeited and used to fund the removal of the mobile home from the property and any necessary costs associated with cleaning up the property. Any funds remaining after the removal of the mobile home shall be returned to the applicant or other individual who posted the bond. In the event there are not sufficient funds to cover the costs of the removal and clean up, the applicant shall be responsible for any deficiency. In the event an applicant does not own the property upon which the mobile is to be located, the property owner must give express written consent to the city to allow for the removal of the mobile home and an acknowledgment of liability in the event the bond is insufficient to cover the costs for the removal of the mobile home and clean up.

(4)

After applying for and receiving a permit to locate a mobile home within the city and the applicant shall have all utilities connected for a limited period not to exceed sixty (60) days in order for the mobile to be inspected for habitability. During the inspection period of time, the mobile home shall not be occupied. Only upon the passing of the final inspection and the granting of a certificate of occupancy may a mobile home be occupied. All applicants shall sign an affidavit indicating that they understand that the applicant may only occupy a mobile that has passed final inspection, been issued a certificate of occupancy and that, in the event the mobile home fails to pass inspection, all utilities and any city services connected for the purpose of the inspection shall be disconnected upon the expiration of the 60-day inspection/installation period.

(5)

The director shall develop a list of standards to determine whether a structure is habitable. Said list shall be made available for public inspection and may be amended from time to time as necessary. The director of planning and zoning shall maintain a list of individuals approved to perform inspections for habitability. All inspectors shall have a valid business license, shall be certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or an equivalent national certification agency, and attest under oath that he or she has no financial interest in the outcome of the inspection. Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector shall indicate on the inspection form whether the structure passed or failed each item inspected, sign and date the form and file the form with the department of planning and zoning.

(6)

In the event the inspector notes any areas that fail the inspection, the applicant shall have up to sixty (60) days to take any steps necessary to make the structure habitable. All repair work shall be performed by contractors that are properly licensed and bonded. Said contractors shall obtain permits where necessary. The city shall have the right to refuse to accept any work performed by any individual that is not properly licensed and bonded nor where a contractor fails to obtain a proper permit.

(7)

The city shall not grant a certificate of occupancy unless and until the mobile home passes the habitability inspection and is in compliance with all existing ordinances and state laws.

(8)

In the event the mobile home fails the final inspection or is not granted a certificate of occupancy, the city shall disconnect all utilities/services provided by the city upon the expiration of the 60-day inspection/installation period.

(9)

All costs and fees for the inspection, permits, bonds, and repairs to mobile home shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant or the mobile homeowner. The city shall not bear any of these costs.

(10)

Upon the final inspection being completed, the director shall have thirty (30) days to approve or deny the request for the mobile home permit. In the event the director fails to approve or deny the application for the mobile home permit within the specified time frame, the application shall be deemed to be approved and the permit shall be granted.

r.

Mobile home installers. The city shall only allow licensed mobile home installers to install mobile homes within the city. Any mobile home installer seeking to install a mobile home shall provide a copy of their state license and proof of a business license, general liability insurance for at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and bond, if applicable. The mobile installer shall also furnish a list of all employees that will work on the installation project and provide proof of worker's compensation insurance, if the mobile home installer employs more than two (2) individuals.

s.

Tax stickers. All mobile homes located in the city shall maintain a current tax sticker which shall be posted in such a manner as to be clearly visible from the nearest roadway or the driveway. Any mobile home that is sixty (60) days or more delinquent in posting the tax sticker shall be deemed to be an abandoned structure and subject to removal, pursuant to existing ordinances governing mobile homes and nuisances.

t.

Additional requirements for all mobile homes. Whenever a property owner or other individual seeks to move a mobile home into the city, or seeks to move a mobile home currently located within the city, from one location to another within the city (whether on the same parcel of property or on another parcel of property), the mobile home shall be underpinned with cement or masonry underpinnings.

u.

Appeals.

(1)

In the event the application for the mobile home permit is denied by the director or the applicant refuses to meet the conditions/recommendations of the planning and zoning department, the applicant shall have thirty (30) days to request a hearing before the board of zoning appeals.

(2)

In the event the board of zoning appeals grants the mobile home permit following the denial of the permit by the director, then the permit shall be issued by the board of zoning appeals, and the director shall be absolved of any liability with respect to the issuing of the permit. Further, the director shall not be required to sign off on the permit.

(3)

In the event the board of zoning appeals denies the application for the permit, then the applicant shall have thirty (30) days from the written decision to appeal said decision to the Superior Court of Columbia County, Georgia.

7.170.

Mobile home parks. The expansion of a mobile home park existing before the effective date of this ordinance in districts R-1, R-2 and R-3, provided:

a.

That all mobile home parks shall contain a minimum area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of land so located, dimensioned, and related as to facilitate efficient park design and management.

b.

That a maximum of two (2) mobile homes shall be permitted on the first twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of land area plus four thousand, five hundred (4,500) square feet of land for each mobile home thereafter.

c.

That all internal street systems shall comply with the requirements of section 7.160 d. If internal streets are not used, then the requirements of section 6.110 shall apply.

d.

That each mobile home park having seven (7) or more spaces shall contain an outdoor recreational area appropriately developed for both active and passive outdoor recreation. The following minimum requirements shall apply:

(1)

Eight (8) percent of the gross land area of a park or five thousand (5,000) square feet, whichever is greater, shall be reserved, developed and maintained for recreational purposes.

(2)

No area devoted to automobile parking, setback, service buildings, streets, or other such function shall be counted as part of the required recreational area, except that swimming pools, recreational buildings, and child play areas may be included as part of the required recreational area.

(3)

Recreational areas shall be accessible to all park tenants. The total area may consist of two (2) or more areas, provided that no single area shall contain less than five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(4)

For safety reasons, recreational areas shall be located where they are free of traffic hazards.

e.

That the requirements described in section 7.160 shall be met with the exception of section 7.160 a. and h.

7.180.

Motels, hotels, provided:

a.

The lot shall have an area of at least eight hundred (800) square feet per guest unit.

b.

The following accessory uses may be permitted subject to all applicable regulations of this ordinance:

(1)

Swimming pools but only for the use of registered guests.

(2)

Restaurants but only in motels or hotels with fifty (50) units or more.

7.190.

Nursing homes provided:

a.

The plans are approved by the responsible local and state regulatory agencies.

b.

The structure meets the requirements of building and fire codes for such uses.

7.200.

Public utility uses:

a.

Including water or sewage pumping stations, electric substations, gas metering and regulating stations, sewage disposal and water treatment plants, telephone or other such communications equipment structures, and bus or transit stations.

b.

Such uses are permitted in any district in any location which the board of zoning appeals deems reasonably necessary for the public convenience and welfare.

c.

Provided that the board of zoning appeals evaluates the impact of the proposed use on surrounding properties. Additional conditions as described in section 10.067 may be imposed to ameliorate possible adverse effects.

7.220.

Schools and educational institutions, provided that the board of zoning appeals evaluates the impact of the proposed use on surrounding properties. Additional conditions as described in section 10.067 may be imposed to ameliorate possible adverse effects.

7.230.

Theaters, drive-in, provided:

a.

That projection screens, if located less than one thousand (1,000) feet from a major street, shall face away from the major street.

b.

That an area capable of storing at least one-third (⅓) as many cars as can be accommodated within the theater viewing area shall be provided away from the flow of incoming or out-going traffic, for waiting vehicles.

c.

That at the points of access or egress from major streets, acceleration and deceleration lanes shall be provided to facilitate the continuous flow of traffic to and from the theater and shall be approved by the city and/or Georgia Department of Transportation.

Whenever the city grants a conditional use for a parcel of property, the property owner or applicant shall have two (2) years from the time of the granting of the conditional use to start exercising the conditional use by beginning to use the property in accordance with the conditional use. The failure to follow this time restriction shall cause the property to revert back to the status of the property prior to the granting of the conditional use.

Whenever the city grants a variance to the zoning ordinance for a parcel of property, the property owner or applicant shall have two (2) years from the time of the granting of the variance to start exercising the variance by submitting a building permit application for said parcel in accordance with said variance. The failure to follow this time restriction shall cause the property to revert back to the original status prior to the granting of the variance.