The Board shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator in enforcement of this ordinance.
2. To grant a variation from the terms of this ordinance when a property owner can show that their property by reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or shape of a specific piece of property, or where by reason of exceptional topographical conditions or other extraordinary or exceptional site conditions; and where the aforementioned conditions are not the result of actions of the property owner, the strict application of the terms of this ordinance actually prohibits the use of their property in a manner reasonably similar to that of other property in the same district, and where the Board is satisfied under the evidence before it that a literal enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship; provided, however, that all variations granted under this clause shall be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this ordinance. In granting any variance, the Board may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this ordinance. Violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance. Under no circumstances shall the Board grant a variance to allow a use not permissible under the terms of this ordinance in the district involved, or any use expressly or by implication prohibited by the terms of this ordinance in said district.
3. To permit the following exceptions to the district regulations set forth in this ordinance, provided all exceptions shall by their design, construction and operation adequately safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of adjoining and surrounding property, shall not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, shall not increase congestion in the public streets, shall not increase public danger of fire and safety, and shall not diminish or impair property values in surrounding areas.
A. To permit erection and use of a building or the use of the premises or vary the height, yard, or area regulations in any location for a public service corporation for public utility purposes, or for purposes of public communication, which the Board determines is reasonably necessary for the public convenience or welfare.
B. To permit the extension of a zoning district where the boundary line of district divides a lot in single ownership as shown of record or by existing contract or purchase at the time of the passage of this title, but in no case shall such extension of the district boundary line exceed forty (40) feet in any direction.
4. To issue permits and decide such matters as may be required by other chapters or sections of this ordinance.