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KRS § 100.243 Findings necessary for granting variances
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(1) Before any variance is granted, the board must find that the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare, will not alter the essential character of the general vicinity, will not cause a hazard or a nuisance to the public, and will …
KRS § 100.247 Variance cannot contradict zoning regulation
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The board shall not possess the power to grant a variance to permit a use of any land, building, or structure which is not permitted by the zoning regulation in the zone in question, or to alter density requirements in the zone in question.
KRS § 100.251 Variance runs with the land
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A variance applies to the property for which it is granted, and not to the individual who applied for it. A variance runs with the land and is transferable to any future owner of the land, but it cannot be transferred by the applicant to a different site.
KRS § 100.253 Existing nonconforming use, continuance -- Change -- Effect of nonconforming use of ten years' duration -- Application
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nonconforming use of ten years' duration -- Application. (1) The lawful use of a building or premises, existing at the time of the adoption of any zoning regulations affecting it, may be continued, although such use does not conform to the provisions of such regulations, except a…