There will be no variances granted in whole or in part of these regulations, except in the following instances.
(a) Hardship. Upon application and allegations in writing that extra-ordinary hardship may result from strict compliance with these regulations, the case may be referred to the Planning Commission for the purpose of hearing the cause and determining substitute regulations to accommodate the specific hardships. If by adopting the substitute regulations substantial justice may be done and the public interest served, the Commission may adopt the substitute regulations in lieu of the regulations causing hardship, providing that such variance will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan or the spirit of these regulations.
(b) Mixed residential development. The standards and requirements of these regulations may be modified in the case of a plan for a mixed residential development which, in the judgment of the Commission, provides adequate public spaces and improvements for the circulation, recreation, light, air and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated and which also provides the convenants or other legal provisions as will assure conformity to and achievement of the Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 4486, approved 10-14-1971)