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a. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public safety, health, or welfare or injurious to property. b. The conditions that a variance would be based upon are unique to that application for which the variance is sought and are not applicable generally to other applications. c. The strict enforcement of this article would result in unreasonable and unnecessary requirements or restrictions because a particular hardship would result, as distinguished from an inconvenience. d. The variance would not in any manner vary the provisions of the Ramsey Comprehensive Plan. (b) Application and review. (1) The application procedure for a variance from this article shall be the same as for a wild animal license, section 10-128(b) through (d). (2) Variances may be reviewed concurrently with an application for a wild animal liccnscconditional use permit. (c) Conditions of approval. In approving an application for a variance, the city may attach conditions and restrictions as it finds necessary. (Code 1978, § 5.09.06, subd. 5; Ord. No. 87-08) Sec. 10-126. - Fees. The applicant for a wild animal licenseconditional use permit and/or variance shall pay an application fee as per ordinance. The applicant shall also pay for any costs or expenses incurred by the city during the processing and reviewing of the application, which exceed the application fee. Such expenses shall include, but are not limited to, consultants and other professionals and the cost of printing, mailing, and supplies. Such fees shall become due and payable immediately upon notification by the city. The city shall provide upon the request of the applicant, a breakdown of the various expenses incurred by the city. The city may withhold any final action on an application for a wild animal liccnscconditional use permit or variance and/or rescind prior actions until all fees are fully paid. The city may require additional deposits, above and beyond the application fee, if found necessary. (Code 1978, § 5.09.06, subd. 6; Ord. No. 87-08) Sec. 10-127. - General regulations. (a) Prohibition. No person shall keep a wild animal unless such a use is specifically permitted by this article and all regulations are satisfied. (b) Regulations. (1) Enclosures. a. A wild animal shall be confined, sheltered and led in a primary enclosure contained entirely within a secondary enclosure. b. All primary and secondary enclosures shall meet minimum requirements of structural soundness and security as deemed satisfactory by the city. All primary and secondary enclosures; 1. Shall be constructed of steel bar, link, wire or other suitable material of sufficient strength to contain the proposed animal; Page 20