(A) When the Planning Commission finds that extraordinary hardship may result from strict compliance with these regulations, it may vary the regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured provided, that the variation will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the comprehensive plan or these regulations.
(B) No variance shall be granted unless the Planning Commission finds:
(1) There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property that the strict application of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land;
(2) The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner;
(3) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which the property is situated; and
(4) The variance will not violate the provisions of the State Subdivision Control Act, being Public Act 288 of 1967, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 et seq.
(Prior Code, § XII-6.50)