§ 913. Variances.

A.

Appeals: A denial of a permit under this chapter or an order under this chapter may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment. Such appeal shall be made in writing and received within fifteen (15) days of said denial or order, and accompanied by a fee determined by City Council. A fee schedule may be found in the Public Works Department.

B.

Information Required: All requests shall include the following information:

1.

Street address of proposed fence.

2.

Name and address of proposed owners of record.

3.

Description of fence or wall to be constructed.

4.

Site plan showing location of existing improvements and location of proposed fence or wall.

C.

Public Hearing Required: Upon receipt of the request and payment of fees, the Board of Adjustment shall publish a notice of public hearing and mail written notices in accordance with Section 112 of this Zoning Ordinance of Sterling.

D.

Grant of Variance: The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance subject to any conditions which it deems necessary or desirable to make the fence which is permitted by the variance compatible with the purpose of this Fence Chapter and shall mail notice of the action of the Board of Adjustment to the applicant within seven (7) days of the hearing.

(Ord. No. 25-1991, 1-14-92, eff. 1-27-92; Ord. No. 13-1993, 9-28-93, eff. 10-8-93)