Variances

When unnecessary hardships would result from carrying out the strict letter of a zoning ordinance, the Board of Adjustment shall vary any of the provisions of the ordinance if all of the standards of Article 11.3.2 (E) are met.

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to grant administrative waivers of minor deviations of no more than 3% of the relevant standard from measurable and quantifiable standards of this ordinance subject to the limitations of Article 11.3.3 (A).

If you believe your property may be eligible for an administrative waiver or variance, please contact Planning Department Staff before submitting your application (planning@huntersville.org or 704-875-7000).

Appeals

If you wish to appeal an administrative decision or a variance, please review the Appeals Process brochure for the Standards for Granting an Appeal. If you believe your case may be eligible then please contact Planning Department Staff before submitting your application (planning@huntersville.org or 704-875-7000). 

The variance and appeals processes are quasi-judicial. Contact with the Board of Adjustment shall only occur under sworn testimony.