There will be no variances or exceptions granted in whole or in part
of this chapter, except in the following instances.
Upon application and allegations in writing that extraordinary hardship
may result from strict compliance with these regulations, the case may be
referred to the City 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 may be secured, the Planning Commission may adopt
the substitute regulations in lieu of the regulations causing hardship, provided
that such variation will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and
purpose of the Comprehensive Master Plan or of the spirit of these regulations.
The standards and requirements of these regulations may be modified
by the Planning Commission in the case of a plan and program for a new town,
a complete community or a neighborhood unit which, in the judgment of the
Planning Commission, provide 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 provide the covenants or other legal
provisions as will assure conformity to and achievement of the Comprehensive
Master Plan.
In granting variances and modifications, the Planning Commission may
require such conditions as will, in its judgment, secure substantially the
objectives of the standards or requirements so varied or modified.
