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2 The general purpose and intent of the General Provisions section of the Zoning Ordinance is to establish general development performance standards. These standards are intended and designed to assure compatibility of uses; to prevent urban blight, deterioration and decay; and to enhance the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the community. The variance to allow a metal roof with exposed fasteners is harmonious with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. The metal roof with exposed fasteners is a compatible use, will not promote urban blight or decay and is not detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the residents of the community. 2. The variance shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The variance request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Per the Comprehensive Plan, the property is guided for Low Density Residential land use. A single family dwelling and detached garages exist on the parcel which is consistent with the land use guidance. 3. There shall be practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. “Practical difficulties,” as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the ordinance. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. The construction of a metal roof with exposed fasteners on a single family dwelling and detached garage are reasonable uses. A practical difficulty and economic burden would exist if the property owner were required to purchase new roofing materials. 4. The plight of the landowner shall be due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. The plight of the landowner was created by the owner purchasing a metal roof with exposed fasteners prior to applying for a building permit. The property owner was not aware the metal roof with exposed fasteners was not permitted. 5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality which is a single family residential neighborhood with houses and garages. 6. A variance shall not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for property in the zoning district where the subject site is located.