119-314 - Modification of lot coverage controls

LAST AMENDED
2/2/2011

For any #development# or #enlargement# subject to Section 119-211 (Lot coverage, floor area and density regulations), the City
Planning Commission may authorize variations in the #lot coverage# controls.

In order to grant such authorization, the Commission shall find that:

(a)    the #development# or #enlargement# is not feasible without such modification, or that the requested modification will
        permit a #development# or #enlargement# that satisfies the purpose of this Chapter;

(b)    by allowing the permitted #floor area# in a #building# or #buildings# of lower height to cover more land, the
        preservation of #hillsides# having aesthetic value to the public would be assured, and that such preservation would not
        be possible by careful siting of a higher #building# containing the same permitted #floor area# on less land;

(c)    such modification is the least modification required to achieve the purpose for which it is granted;

(d)    the modification requested has minimal impact on the existing natural topography and vegetation and blends
        harmoniously with it;

(e)    the requested modification will not disturb the drainage pattern and soil conditions of the area; and
(f)   the proposed modification does not impair the essential character of the surrounding area.