6-1-100 Variances
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The official Box Elder County code is at https://www.boxeldercountyut.gov/241/Land-Use-Management-Development-Code.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Chapter 5-4 (Flood Damage Prevention) is a scanned image on the county's site and is not included.
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A variance may be issued by the Appeal Authority if: 1. Literal enforcement of the ordinance would cause an unnecessary hardship and the applicant can demonstrate positive compliance with all of the following: a. Something unique to the property, not commonly found in the neighborhood. b. Not self-imposed. c. Not primarily economic. 2. There are special circumstances attached to the property that do not generally apply to other properties in that zone – this means: a. The circumstances must relate to the hardship complained about. b. Generally deprives the owner of privileges granted to other properties in the zone. c. Are not simply differences between this property and others in the area. 3. The variance is needed to enjoy the same property rights as others in the zone.
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4. The variance will not substantially affect the General Plan and is not contrary to the public interest.
5. The spirit of the ordinance is observed and substantial justice done.