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Townsend City Zoning Code

24.28 Permitted

Modifications

24.28.010 Height Modifications

The height regulations of this article shall not apply to flagpoles, silos, church spires, belfries, chimneys, cupolas and domes not used for human occupancy.

(UDC 2002, § 800)

24.28.020 Variances

The board of adjustments shall have the power to grant the following variances:

  1. A modification in the area and bulk requirements in any district so as to relieve practical difficulties or particular hardships in cases where by reason of size, shape or narrowness of a parcel of property or by other exceptional or extraordinary situation or condition the use or development of the property would not conform to strict application of the regulations set forth in this article. Such grant of variance shall conform as nearly as possible with the spirit, intent and purpose of this article. Only for reasons of demonstrable and exceptional hardship upon the owner of such property will such modifications be permitted.
  2. Modifications in parking and loading requirements of this article may be permitted whenever the character or use of any building is such as to make the full provision of parking and loading facilities unnecessary.

(UDC 2002, § 801)

24.28.030 Temporary Uses

  1. It is recognized that it may be in the interest of the town and in accordance with the purpose of this article to permit temporary activities for a limited period of time, which activities may not be permitted by other provisions of this article. If such uses are of such a nature and are so located that at the time of application they will:
    1. In no way exert a detrimental effect upon use of land and activities normally permitted in the zoning district in question.
    2. Contribute materially to the welfare and well being of the public or to the lawful improvement or development of land.
  2. Upon proper application to and favorable finding by the town council, the board of adjustment may be directed to issue a permit for such a period of time specified by the town council.

(UDC 2002, § 802)