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0 0 2 <br />A Special Exception is a deviation from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Before they <br />grant a special exception, The Board of Adjustments must determine that the exception is not <br />contrary to the best public interest and will not adversely affect the value or use of adjoining <br />property. <br />Special exceptions may be granted for the following items only: <br />1) The reconstruction of or addition to a building occupied by a non -conforming use. <br />Additions cannot extend past the lot occupied by the original structure or use. The <br />reconstruction or use cannot prevent the property from returning to a conforming use. <br />2) Deviation of yard requirements under the following circumstances. <br />a) Exceptions to front yard requirements if front yard setbacks are not met on abutting <br />pieces of property. <br />b) Exception to rear yard setbacks if any four (4) lots within a block do not meet <br />setback requirements. <br />c) Exceptions to yard requirements on corner lots. <br />d) Exceptions to front yard requirements if existing front yard setbacks on a block are <br />not uniform. <br />3) Waiving or reduction of off street parking and loading requirements if the Board feels <br />they are unnecessary for the proposed use of a building or piece of property. <br />Please remember it is the Applicant's responsibility to prove that a Special Exception will meet <br />the above conditions. <br />If there is not adequate room on the remainder of this form to list all pertinent information, <br />please feel free to. attach an additional letter or any information and exhibits you feel the Board . <br />should consider. <br />FACTS RELEVANT TO THIS MATTER: <br />Our property survey (prepared in'February, 2003) did not show <br />any special yard setbacks for the property. Our house was' <br />designed to leave approximately si.x=foot (6') 'on -each side <br />side of the home. <br />