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Architectural Review Board reviews variance process, approves bylaws change to lower approval threshold
Summary
The Montgomery City Architectural Review Board received a variance tutorial and approved bylaws amendments that allow a simple majority to carry votes when a quorum is present.
The Montgomery City Architectural Review Board on Oct. 12 reviewed a tutorial on variance standards and approved revisions to its bylaws to allow a simple majority to carry votes when a quorum is present.
Board members received a brief presentation on variance definitions and application requirements. Warren, a staff member, summarized that a variance is permission to depart from the development code where unique physical circumstances on a parcel create an unnecessary hardship under the zoning ordinance, and noted the four applicant questions included on the variance form: (1)…
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