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22.10 specialize Words Nee din a Definition <br /> 22.10.1 Variance <br /> A relaxation of the terms of this ordinance where such <br /> variance will not be contrary to the public interest and, <br /> where, owi.ng,to condjtaions peculiar to the property and <br /> not the result of actions or the situation of the applicant, <br /> a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in <br /> unnecessary and undue hardship. A variance is authorized <br /> only for the dimensional controls of this ordinance; estab- <br /> lishment or expansion of a use otherwise prohibited shall <br /> not be permitted by a variance. (See Subsection 2.3.5) <br /> 22.10.2 Special Use <br /> I A use which would not be appropriate generally throughout <br /> the zoning district Or,Without special-study, but which, <br /> if controlled as to number, area, location or relation <br /> to the neighborhood,. WOuld promote the public health, <br /> safety, morals, and.general welfare. Such uses which are <br /> listed as Special Uses in the Permitted Use Table, Article <br /> 3, may be installed and operated only after approval by <br /> the Board of Commissioners or by the Board of Adjustment <br /> as appropriate, subject to the general and specific standards <br /> applying. (See Article 8) <br /> 22.10.3 Non-Conformance <br /> Non-conformities are: <br /> a) hots; (See Section 11.5) <br /> b) uses of land without structures or with minor structures <br /> only; (See Section 11.6) <br /> c) Uses of major structures and premises; (See Section 11.6) <br /> d) Structures; and (See Section 11.6) <br /> e) Characteristics of use (See Section 11.6) <br /> which were lawful but would be prohibited, regulated or <br /> restricted by the enactment of this ordinance or a sub- <br /> sequent amendment thereto. <br /> 22-29 <br /> f <br />