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Chapter 18.132 VARIANCES Sections: 18.132.010 Purpose — Authorization. 18.132.020 (Rep. by Ord. 1520 § 5, 1991). 18.132.030 Application — Required data and maps. 18.132.040 Application —Fee. 18.132.050 Action by zoning administrator. 18.132.060 Public hearing. 18.132.070 Investigation and report. 18.132.080 Action of zoning administrator or planning commission. 18.132.090 Findings — Generally. 18.132.100 Findings — Signs. 18.132.110 Findings — Parking and loading. 18.132.120 Effective date of variance decision. 18.132.130 Review or appeal. 18.132.140 Lapse of variance. 18.132.150 Revocation. 18.132.160 New application. 18.132.170 Limitation. 715 18.132.020 (Rep. by Ord. 1520 § 5, 1991). 18.132.010 18.132.010 Purpose — Authorization. A. In order to prevent a particular property from being deprived of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vi- cinity and under the identical zoning classification due to special circumstances applicable to the property, the zoning administrator is empowered to grant variances. B. The power to grant variances does not extend to use regulations because the flexibility necessary to avoid results inconsistent with the objectives of the zoning regulations is provided by Chapter 18.124 of this title; provided, however, that a variance may be granted consistent with the provisions of this chapter to allow extension, expan- sion or alteration of a nonconforming use. C. The zoning administrator may grant variances to the regulations prescribed by this title, in accord with the proce- dure prescribed in this chapter, with respect to fences, walls, hedges, screening and landscaping; site area, width, frontage and depth; front, rear and side yards; basic floor area; height of structures; distances between structures; courts; usable open space; signs; and off- street parking and off- street loading facilities. (Ord. 1520 § 5 1991; prior code § 2-11.23) 18.132.030 Application — Required data and maps. Application for a variance shall be filed with the zoning administrator on a form prescribed by the zoning admin- istrator and shall include the following data and maps: A. Name and address of the applicant; B. Statement that the applicant is the owner or the authorized agent of the owner of the property on which the vari- ance is being requested; C. Address or description of the property; (Pleasanton Supp. No. 3, I -10)