17.84.010 Purpose.  
   The board of appeals may recommend variations of the provisions of this title in harmony with its general purpose and intent and may recommend them only in specific instances as set forth in this chapter.
   The board of appeals, based on standards prescribed in this chapter and after hearing, may recommend, by a majority vote of all members of the board of appeals, that there are practical difficulties or particular hardship in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the regulations of this title.
(Ord. 81-11 Art. XVII § 3(A), 1980).