(a) Deviations from any of the terms of these Regulations may be recommended to Council by the Planning Commission in specific cases where topographical or other conditions justify such deviations, Such modifications may be granted only if substantial hardship or injustices caused by topographical or other conditions would be experienced by strict compliance to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Alternatively, deviations from any of the terms of these Regulations may be recommended to Council by the Planning Commission in specific cases where unique conditions or special circumstances make it impractical and infeasible to meet the applicable Regulations. Such modifications may be granted only if the requested variance is not detrimental to the public good, does not substantially impair the intent and purpose of these Regulations, and advances one or more Goals as stated in the Comprehensive Plan. Such a variance request shall specify, in writing, why the variance is appropriate and necessary and shall document the unique conditions or special circumstances that make it impractical and infeasible to meet the applicable Regulations. The documentation shall show that the applicant has considered all practical and reasonable alternatives to mitigate the unique conditions or special circumstances and that the alternatives are not feasible or practical. In deciding such a variance request, the Planning Commission and Council shall consider recommendations from the Village Engineer, Village Utilities Director, Village Service Director and/or the Granville Township Fire Chief, as appropriate, regarding the impact of the requested variance on the public good and on the intent and purpose of these Regulations.
(c) Deviations from any of the terms of these Regulations regarding the design, configuration or construction of any infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to streets, paths, sidewalks, water lines, sewer and storm lines, utility or service lines or lighting, may be authorized only by appropriate action of Council.
(Ord. 13-2015. Passed 12-2-15.)