(A) If the applicant can clearly demonstrate that literal enforcement of this chapter is impractical or will impose undue hardship in the use of the land because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land that were not created by the applicant or his or her predecessors in title, the Township Board may permit such variances as, in its sound discretion, it believes to be reasonable and within the general purpose and policy of this chapter. A financial hardship or gain shall not of itself be sufficient.
(B) In making the findings required below, the Board shall consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission, the location and condition of the proposed project, the nature of the proposed variance as compared with the existing use of land in the vicinity, the number of persons to reside or work in the proposed project, and the probable effect of the proposed project and variances on traffic conditions, public health, and safety in the vicinity.
(C) No variance shall be granted unless the Board finds that all of the following conditions exist:
(1) There are special circumstances or conditions affecting said property such that the strict application of the provisions of this chapter 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 applicant;
(3) The granting of the variance will not be contrary to state or county regulations or township ordinances, detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to other property in the area in which said property is situated.
(Ord. 93-8, effective 1-20-1994)