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The document is a letter from the City of River City, OK, granting a variance to Mr. _____________ for his permit application to construct a detached garage at 543 River Road. The Appeals Board determined that the Floodplain Ordinance causes exceptional hardship, allowing the garage to be built below the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) of 891 Ft. NGVD. The letter notes that this variance does not affect flood insurance premiums and warns of potential flood damage risks.

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Begin by entering the date at the top of the letter. This is crucial for record-keeping and reference.
Fill in the recipient's name and address, ensuring accuracy as this letter is directed to a specific permit applicant.
In the subject line, include 'Permit Application #000/Appeals Board Decision - Variance Request' to clearly identify the purpose of the letter.
Draft your message, starting with a formal greeting. Clearly state that the Appeals Board has reviewed their application and mention the specific details regarding their variance approval.
Conclude with a professional closing, including your name and title as Floodplain Administrator, ensuring all contact information is accurate.

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What are the reasons for granting a variance?

Technically, a variance is only to be granted if the owner demonstrates a hardship that warrants the granting of relief from the strict or literal application of the regulations.

What would require a variance?

A variance is a request for relief from the strict application of zoning regulations to alleviate an unusual hardship to a particular property. For example, a homeowner may request that a room addition be permitted closer to the property line than the Zoning Ordinance would normally allow.

What is an example of a variance?

Examples of use variances are: Renovating a single-family home into a multifamily home. Opening a commercial business in a residential district. Building an industrial facility in an agricultural zone.

What are some reasons you might need a variance?

In general, variances are hard to get and depend on a unique condition with the property. That said, requirements can vary wildly from place to place.

How do you write a letter requesting variance?

Write neatly and legibly/type your application. State specifically why you need the variance, what your hardship is and why the Ordinance, which caused your denial unfairly affects you. Attach all relevant documents to your application. Avoid, if possible, submitting new documentation to the Board during the Hearing.

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What are the reasons for variances?

There are four common reasons why actual expenditure or income will show a variance against the budget. The cost is more (or less) than budgeted. Budgets are prepared in advance and can only ever estimate income and expenditure. Planned activity did not occur when expected. Change in planned activity. Error/Omission.