Where there is practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this Zoning Code, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the power, in a specific case, to vary or modify the application of any of the provisions in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Zoning Code so that public health, safety, morals and general welfare may be safeguarded and substantial justice done.
(a) Variances shall be limited to general cases where:
(1) The strict application of the requirements of this Zoning Code in the case of exceptionally irregular, narrow, shallow or steep lots or other exceptional physical conditions, when strict application would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship that would deprive the owner of the reasonable use of the land or building involved, but in no other case; and
(2) Granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements or alter the essential character of the locality; and
(3) Granting of a variance will not be contrary to the objectives of the Master Plan and this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2018-041. Passed 5-22-18.)