(a) Where the literal application of the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship peculiar to the property involved. The fact that the condition has been created or contributed to by the owner or a prior owner.
(b) Where other exceptional circumstances or geographical or geological conditions, or type of adjoining development, are only applicable to property involved or to the intended use of the property and do not apply to other property within the same zone unless the same exceptional circumstances prevail.
(c) Where granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements to the neighborhood in which the property is located.
(d) That the granting of a variance will not be contrary to the general purposes, intent and objectives of this Zoning Ordinance. When applying for a variance or modification, the applicant shall substantiate and state his claim that each of the four conditions as they apply to each specific case are a prerequisite for the granting of a variance or modifications.
(e) In granting a variance, the Board may stipulate the manner in which the variance or exception shall be carried out, or may require other improvements and safeguards for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of owners and occupants of surrounding lots or the public. (Ord. 99-2. Passed 3-1-99.)