The Variance tab lets staff track any variances needed for a project. It is mostly used for zoning board or zoning hearing board projects. The department, board, or commission that manages variance requests will use this tab.
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Add a Variance to a Project Record
- Sign in to your site
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Go to Projects System, click Search, and select a record
- Click Edit
- On the Variances tab, click Add New
- Select the Zoning Code link
- Search for the local Zoning Code and select the one related to the variance request
Note: If no codes are available, the municipal admin will need to make changes. In the Community Development system, the admin will need to set up or add the needed zoning regulations. -
Fill out the Variance Details
- Variance Number: The system gives the variance the next available number automatically. However, you can enter your own number instead.
- Description: Add a description of the variance code
- Action: If needed, set a specific action
- Type: Select the applicable variance type
- Status: Select the current status of the variance
- Date Added/Approved/Implemented: Fill in the date added field. Leave the Date Approved and Date Implemented fields blank. If the variance is approved, the user will update these fields as needed.
- Proposed Variance: Enter a description of the proposed variance
- If needed, add Conditions from the project record to the variance
- Click Save
Approve & Complete a Variance Request
- Sign in to your site
- Go to Projects System, click Search, and select the record
- Click Edit
- On the Variances tab click Edit next to the applicable variance
- Change the Action status
- Change the Status of the variance
Note: Work related to variance approval is tracked in the Status tab of the record. This is done through case management. - If approved, enter the Date Approved and the Date Implemented
- Click Save
Search for Existing Variances
- Sign in to your site
- Go to Projects System, expand Variances, and select Search
- If needed, use the search parameters to filter and find specific records
- View a list of issued variances
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