'Hardship not self-imposed' criterion split board opinions in study session

Sep 9, 2026

Board members disagreed over whether the 'hardship not self-imposed' test should remain a required finding; some argued it preserves compliance incentives while others said making it optional preserves flexibility for property owners who made mistakes or faced unique circumstances.

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At the Commerce City Board of Adjustment study session, several board members voiced strong views about moving the 'hardship not self-imposed' test from a required finding into the optional section of the variance criteria.

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