The review authority may permit and authorize a variance of any numerical standard, excluding housing density and lot area, from the requirements of this title. A variance shall be made only when all of the following conditions and facts exist:
A. The variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the property on behalf of which the application was filed is located.
B. That such variance is necessary, because of special circumstances relating to the size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property, to provide it with use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located.
C. The authorization of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located.
D. The granting of such variance will not adversely affect the realization of the comprehensive plan.
E. The need for a variance was not brought upon by an action of the applicant or property owner.
(Ord. 2003-10 § 1 (Exh. A, X(A)), 2003. Formerly 18.92.010; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)