Ordinances-2003-260

i. The granting of the variation shall be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the regulation imposed by this Ordinance and shall not result in undue delay, congestion or be detrimental to the safety of the traveling public using the prescribed roadways. ii. There must be proof of unique or existing special circumstances or conditions where the strict application of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the developer of reasonable access. Circumstances that would allow reasonable access by a road or street other than a City street, circumstances where indirect or restricted access can be obtained, or circumstances where engineering or construction solutions can be applied to mitigate the condition shall not be considered unique or special. iii. There must be proof of practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. It is not sufficient to show that greater profit or economic gain would result if the variation would be granted. Furthermore, the hardship or difficulty cannot be self-created or self-imposed; nor can it be established on this basis by the owner who purchases with or without knowledge of the provisions of this Ordinance. The difficulty or hardship must result from the strict application of this Ordinance and it must be suffered directly and solely by the owner/developer of the property in question. iv. The variation is the least deviation from the provisions of this Ordinance which will mitigate the hardship or practical difficulty. d. Action by the City of Tiffin Upon receipt of all the relevant information, facts, data, permit fees, and a review by the City of Tiffin, or designees thereof, shall render a decision in writing to the developer. The City of Tiffin, may, in the decision for a variation, stipulate conditions or impose requirements in granting of a variation from the provisions of this Ordinance. 5. Guarantees and Escrows a. Performance Guarantee