19.44.010 Purpose and intent.

(A) The purpose of this chapter is to provide limited relief from the strict application of development standards specified in this title where the granting of a minor variation would promote uniform development or relieve an unreasonable hardship, but would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or to property or residents in the area.

(B) It is the intent of the city to limit the use of minor variations to new and expanded commercial and industrial development and to additions to residential structures on lots created prior to the effective date of the city's incorporation, January 1, 1992.