17.62.040 Height restriction area variance.
Variances from the standards of this section shall be project specific and subject to the complete application requirements, permit application procedures, required findings and duration of approval requirements set forth in Chapter 17.66 GHMC for general variances. In addition, the hearing examiner shall make findings of fact setting forth and demonstrating that the following circumstances exist:
A. The request furthers the goals, policies and objectives of the comprehensive plan;
B. The site does not currently possess a view of Gig Harbor Bay, Mt. Rainier or the Puget Sound Narrows;
C. The gradient of the land within 100 feet of the property or area does not have a slope of five percent or greater toward Gig Harbor Bay, Mt. Rainier or the Puget Sound Narrows;
D. Views from adjacent properties will not be adversely affected. (Ord. 1522 § 3, 2024; Ord. 1194 § 42, 2010; Ord. 710 § 62, 1996).