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.
Add a Variance to a Project Record
Sign in to your site
Go to the 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
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Go to the 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
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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
