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2. Applicant Information
4. Applicant*
6. Primary Contact (if applicant is an entity or contractor)
8. Address*
10. City*
11. State*
12. Zip Code*
14. Phone number*
15. Email*
17. Relationship to the Property Owner*
    -- Select One --Property OwnerBuyerContractorOther
19. Property Information
21. List all property owners of record*
23. Property Address(es)*

    List all properties that are a part of this request.

25. Use of property*

    Describe the proposed use (i.e. residential, church, school, daycare, business, etc.)

26. Current Zoning District
28. Are you filing a preliminary or final plat with the application?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. Not sure
29. Is the Rule Exception Requested to facilitate the conveyance of land between two already platted lots?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
31. If the Exception is to convey land, please confirm that all of the following are true:*

    1. No extension or relocation of public infrastructure is required.
    2. No easements are affected or required
    3. The Exception does not create a nonconforming lot or nonconforming site improvements
33. Nature of Request for Rule Exception
35. Regulations for a Rule Exception

    The following questions will assist the Planning Commission with assessing the impact and applicability of your request. 

    The City's regulations regarding Rule Exceptions are as follows:

    Sec. 16-1423. - Rule Exceptions.   

    (a) In case of hardship caused by the size, location or configuration of land, topography or other factors which affect a specific tract or subdivision or portion thereof, the subdivider may request a rule exception from the requirements of this article relating to lot and street layout, block lengths, cul-de-sac lengths, or minimum lot dimensions. Rule exceptions shall be requested at the time of filing the application for the preliminary or final plat on forms provided by the City. Rule exceptions shall not be approved by the Planning Commission unless it finds that the approval will not be contrary to the public interest or unnecessarily burden the City.

    (b) Rule exceptions may also be granted to facilitate conveyance of land between two adjacent platted lots under the following circumstances: the sale is to an adjacent property owner; both lots in question are platted; legal descriptions of the resulting lots are prepared and recorded with the Register of Deeds following approval of the rule exception by the Planning Commission; no extension or relocation of public infrastructure is required; no easements are affected or required; and the transaction does not create nonconforming lots or nonconforming site improvements. Application for such rule exceptions shall be requested on forms provided by the City and shall not require replatting. Rule exceptions shall not be approved by the Planning Commission unless it finds that the approval will not be contrary to the public interest or unnecessarily burden the City.

37. 1) Describe the proposed project and explain why an exception is requested.*

    The explanation should have sufficient detail for the Planning Commission to completely and clearly understand the project.

39. 2. Explain why the property complies with all applicable requirements of the zoning regulations, other than the one for which an Exception is being requested. If the property does not comply with all applicable Zoning Regulations, list the nonconforming condition and explain the reason for it being nonconforming. *
41. Explain why the granting of the Exception will not cause a substantial adverse affect on nearby properties. *
43. Explain how the strict application of the zoning regulations is unreasonable, or unnecessary when all facts and circumstances are considered. The applicant shall provide all facts and circumstances and place whatever emphasis and relevance is appropriate on each. Examples of such facts and circumstances to be considered are as follows: (1) Whether or not conditions of the property requiring the Exception were created by the applicant with prior knowledge and disregard of applicable regulations; (2) Whether or not the applicant acquired the property with knowledge of the conditions which require the Exception and whether or not the consideration for the acquisition took into account such conditions; (3) Whether or not there are reasonable alternatives which would allow the property to meet the strict application of the zoning regulations; and (4) Whether or not a granting of the Exception will result in a relative gain to the health, safety and general welfare of the community. *
45. Please attach a site plan*

    This should be an illustration using mapping software or some other professional application that provides enough detail to understand the request

46. Attach additional documents here
48. Additional Documents
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