Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this Zoning Code, the Board shall have the power in a specific case to vary the application of any such provision in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Zoning Code so that the public health, safety, morals and general welfare may be secured and substantial justice done.
The Board may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify, the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from, and shall make the order, requirement, decision or determination as in its opinion ought to be made under the circumstances. To that end, the Board shall have the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken and may issue or direct the issuance of a permit.
(Ord. 1953-21. Passed 5-13-53.)