In making its findings, the board shall investigate the appellant’s request in relation to the provisions of this title. In the case of an application for a variance, the board shall also investigate present land use, density of buildings within the neighborhood area of the applicant’s land, conditions existing or predating this title concerning topography, traffic, automobile parking, and utilities; and such other information as is set forth in official maps, development plans, reports, and findings of the enforcement officer. The board shall adopt for its records such policies as can reasonably be developed for its own guidance in dealing with the more common types of request for adjustment. (Ord. 369 § 12(H), 1995)