When practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results inconsistent with the general purposes of this chapter occur through a strict interpretation of the provisions of this chapter, or upon the verified application of any property owner or contract purchaser in escrow, shall, in specific cases, initiate proceedings for the granting of a variance from the provisions of this chapter under such conditions as may be deemed necessary to assure that the spirit and purposes of this chapter will be observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done. All acts of the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter shall be construed as administrative acts performed for the purpose of assuring that the intent and purposes of this chapter shall apply in special cases, as provided in this subchapter, and shall not be construed as amendments to the provisions of this chapter or to the map adopted by the provisions of this chapter.
('65 Code, § 9-3.1801) (Ord. 556, passed - - )