The board of trustees shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of the codes adopted in this chapter upon its motion or upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the codes, provided that the spirit of the codes shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. Particulars of such modification, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the board of trustees thereon shall be entered upon the village records and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant. (Ord. 2011-09, 2-8-2011)