The powers of the board of appeals shall be limited to the following:
A. To Interpret This Title:
1. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the building inspector in the enforcement of this title; and
2. To interpret the provisions of this title in such a way as to carry out the intent and purpose of the plan, as shown upon the map fixing the several districts accompanying and made a part of this title where the street layout on the ground varies from the street layout as shown on the map aforesaid.
B. To Permit The Following Exceptions:
1. Use of premises for public utility and railroad purposes; and
2. Reconstruction of a nonconforming building that would otherwise be prohibited by subsection 11-3-9F of this title where it is not detrimental to the public welfare.
C. To Permit The Following Variations:
1. Vary the yard regulations where there is an exceptional or unusual physical condition of a lot, which condition is not generally prevalent in the neighborhood and which condition when related to the yard regulations of this title would prevent a reasonable or sensible arrangement of buildings on the lot; and
2. Vary the parking regulations where an applicant demonstrates conclusively that the specific use of a building would make unnecessary the parking spaces required by this title but providing that such a reduction not be more than fifty percent (50%) of the usual requirement.
D. Limitation On Powers: The board has no other powers than those specified in subsections A, B, and C of this section. (Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003)