Recognizing there may be circumstances that exist for an owner which exceeds the requirements of this ordinance, the City Council may issue a special permit allowing a variance from the requirements set forth by this ordinance. If the City Council grants a request for a special permit, it shall be issued to the owner, as defined in this chapter, and shall not be transferable to other parties or properties and may be revoked at any time the criteria are no longer met. In the granting of the variance for the special permit, the City Council shall find that the following criteria have been met: