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24. ~~) Where the street layout actually ~n the ground, or as recorded, Differs From the street layout as shown on the Zene Map, the Board shall interpret the map in such`,_~ way as to carry out the intent and purpose of this ordinance and the map for the particular section of district in question. (e~ Where by reason of topographical conditions, District border line situations, immediately adjoining existing developments or because of other unusual circumstances, the strict application of any provision of this ordinance would re- sult in exceptional practical difficulty or undue hardship upon the owner of any specific prdperty, the Board in passing upon appeals, shall have the power to vary or modify such strict application or to interpret the meaning of this ordinance ~o as to relieve such difficulty or hardship; provided that such variance, modifi- cation or interpretation shall remain in harmony with the general purpose and in- tent of this ordinance, so that the health, safety and general welfare of the com- munity shall be conserved and substantial justice done. In the exercise of this power the Board may, among other variances, modifications and interpretations, authorize a permit to be issued. 1. For the use of land or the erection or use of a building or structure such as a real estate office or a contractors stable or storage yard, for c~saer- aial or industrial purposes in a residence district, in cases where such use is in- cidental and reasonably necessary to the development of the district for residential purposes, and where the proposed use is clearly of a temporary nature, to be aban- domed as the adjacent areas became occupied for residence purposes. Any permit so authorized shall be only for such limited period of time as the Board shall deter- mine is reasonable considering the character of the district in question, and in no case for g period of more than one (1) year. 2. For a sand, gravel or clay pit, or a stone quarry, lumbering or sawyer- ing, together with the necessary accessory buildings or structures, in a district restricted against such use by this ordinance, for such period and under such con- ditions as are reasonable, considering the character of the district in question. 3. For a reasonable variation of the regulations herein set forth as the Board may deem necessary to the appropriate development of a lot adjacent to a lot, the development of which at the time of the passage of this ordinance does mat conform to the regulations of this ordinance. 4. For a reasonable enlargement of a structure existing at the time of tine passage of this ordinance and used for trade or business, but located in a di~- t rict restricted against such use; or for reasonably necessary additional structures for any such use, upon the same lot or plot of ground as that upon which such existing structure and use obtain.