19.43.010 Purpose.

Variances may be granted in order to prevent or to lessen practical difficulties and unnecessary physical hardships that would result from strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of certain regulations of this title. A practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship may result from the unique size, shape, or dimensions of a site or the location of existing structures thereon; from singular geographic, topographic, or other physical conditions on the site or in the immediate vicinity; or from population densities, street locations, or traffic conditions in the immediate vicinity. Cost to the applicant of strict or literal compliance with a regulation shall not be the sole reason for granting a variance.