Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/04/2015

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Sec. 10-123. - Inspection and revocation of liccnscs or varianccconditional use permit. The city may at any time inspect the lot and structures where a wild animal is kept to determine if the liccnsc and/or varianccconditional use permit and the conditions and restrictions of that liccnsc or variancoconditional use permit are being strictly adhered to. The city may require an inspection upon rcncwal of a wild animal liccnscreasonable request and shall reserve the right to have said inspection performed by an approved and qualified consultant. (Code 1978, § 5.09.06, subd. 7; Ord. No. 87-08) Sec. 10-124. - Nonconforming uses. A person lawfully keeping wild animals within the city upon the effective date of the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, who does not conform to the provisions of this article, shall be given 30 days to comply or submit application for the necessary variancc ;permits. (Code 1978, § 5.09.06, subd. 8; Ord. No. 87-08) Sec. 10-125. - Variancesl. (a) Variance and review criteria. Where the city finds that extraordinary hardships or practical difficulties may result from strict compliance with the provisions of this article, and the purposes of this article may be served to the same or greater extent by an alternative proposal, the city may approve variances to this article so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured, provided that: (1) Such a variance shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this article; and (2) The city shall not approve variances unless, based upon the evidence presented to it, it finds that: 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' liccncc, section 10-128(b) through (d). (2) Variances may be reviewed concurrently with an application for a wild animal liccnccconditional 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 liconcoconditional 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 Page 18 Commented [TG9]: This does not change any existing policy. The language here seems to conflict with the purpose and intent section requiring a conditional use permit. The City does not currently issue a license for wild animals; it is processed by Conditional Use Permit. Commented [TG10]: This section would only apply if the Owner desires to deviate Section 10-128 below.