5.1.200 Class A Variances.
A. Purpose. A Class A variance is a variance from the standards of this code relating to on-site development requirements. The Review Authority may grant variances to the following on-site requirements using the approval criteria in subsection (B) of this section, Class A Variance Criteria, provided the request does not exceed 25 percent of the requirement. The applicant shall provide a written narrative or letter describing the reason for the variance, why it is required, alternatives considered, and compliance with the approval criteria.
1. Building setbacks as required in the base land use district.
2. Landscape area requirements.
B. Class A Variance Criteria. A Class A variance shall be granted if the applicant can demonstrate compliance with all of the following criteria:
1. The variance requested is required due to the lot configuration, or other physical conditions of the site;
2. The variance does not result in the removal of significant trees as defined by this code;
3. The variance is consistent with the design standards provided in BDC Chapters 3.1, Lot, Parcel and Block Design, Access and Circulation, 3.2, Landscaping, Street Trees, Fences and Walls, 3.3, Vehicle Parking, Loading and Bicycle Parking, and 3.4, Public Improvement Standards. [Ord. NS-2016, 2006]