15.90.170 Conditions for exceptions.
A. Exceptions from the strict application of this chapter may be granted only upon consideration of the matters set forth in SMC 15.90.160.
B. Exceptions may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a comparable State inventory of historic places without regard for the procedures set forth in this section.
C. Exceptions shall only be issued upon a determination that the exception is the minimum necessary to afford relief.
D. Exception requests shall be denied unless the Planning Commission or City Council on appeal finds on the basis of clear and convincing evidence that:
1. A showing that good and sufficient cause has been made;
2. Failure to grant the exception would result in substantial hardship to the applicant. The applicant shall bear the burden of documenting such hardship; and
3. Granting of an exception will not result in substantially increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense or nuisance, or conflict with any other existing local laws or ordinances.