A. Power To Grant: The governing body may grant variances from chapter 8 of this title, when, due to the characteristics of land proposed for subdivision, strict compliance with these standards would result in undue hardship and would not be essential to the public welfare. A variance will not be granted if it would have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of these regulations.
B. Criteria For Approval: The governing body will not approve a variance unless they find that:
1. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare or injurious to other adjoining properties;
2. Due to the physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of the property involved, strict compliance with the regulations will impose an undue hardship on the owner. Undue hardship does not include personal or financial hardship, or any hardship that is self-imposed;
3. The variance will not cause a substantial increase in public costs; and
4. The variance will not place the subdivision in nonconformance with any adopted zoning regulations. (Ord. 784, 8-6-2007)