Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

(1) That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property
involved that do not apply generally to all property affected by the setback line involved, and which produce
unreasonable practical difficulties or unreasonable and unnecessary hardships in the way of adhering to the setback
line or lines as established without the granting of leave for any variance therefrom.
(2) That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of
the petitioner in consonance and harmony with the enjoyment of their property by other neighboring owners, subject
to the setback line involved.
(3) That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to the property or improvements subject to the setback line involved. (Ord. 3769, 1975; Ord. 3710, 1974;
Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 2062 §4, 1946.)
28.84.025 Council's Decision to be Final.
The decision of the City Council in granting or refusing any petition for any variance under this ordinance or any
granting on its own motion any variance under this chapter pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall be final
and conclusive without any right of appeal. (Ord. 3769, 1975; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 2062 §6,
1946.)
28.84.033 Petition to State Grounds for Variance.
Every petition filed under this chapter shall state fully the grounds upon which leave for variance is sought and the
facts warranting the proposed allowance of variance. (Ord. 3769, 1975; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 2062
§2, 1946.)
28.84.073 Resolution to be Entered in Minutes.
Every resolution hereafter allowing variance from any setback line shall be entered in full in the minutes of the
City Council. (Ord. 3769, 1975; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 2062 §5, 1946.)
28.84.142 Compliance.
Save and except under and as allowed pursuant to the provisions and procedure prescribed by this chapter, no
improvements shall be constructed, erected or made in violation of any setback line ordinance of this City within the
prescribed limits established by such setback line ordinance. (Ord. 3769, 1975; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 2585, 1957;
Ord. 2062 §7, 1946.)
537 rev. 9/30/08