Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/09/2024

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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 section 10-128(b) through (d). (2) Variances may be reviewed concurrently with an application for a conditional use permit. (c) Conditions of approval. In approving an application for a variance, the city may attach conditions and restrictions as it finds necessary. (Ord. No. 15-12, § 2, 7-14-2015) Sec. 10-126. Fees. The applicant for a conditional 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 conditional 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. (Ord. No. 15-12, § 2, 7-14-2015) 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. (Supp. No. 12, Update 2) Created: 2023-07-25 12:16:40 [EST] Page 20 of 23