01-05-1943 to 02-06-1951 Ordinance 620 to 869

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(d) Where the street layout actually on the ground, or as recorded, differs from the street layout as shown on the Zone Map, the Board shall interpret the map in such a way as to carry out the intent and purpose of this ordinance and the map for the particular section or district in question. (e) Where by reason of topographical condi- tions, District border line situations, immediately adjoining existing developments or because of other unusual circumstances, the strict application -of any provision of this ordinance would result in exceptional practical difficulty or undue hardship upon the owner of any specific property, the Board in passing upon appeals, shall have the power to vary or modify such strict application or to inter- pret the meaning of this ordinance so as to relieve such difficulty or hardship; provided that such variance, modification or interpretation shall re- main in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this ordinance, so that the health, safety and general welfare of the community 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 contractor's stable or storage yard, for commercial or industrial purposes in a residence district, in cases where such use is incidental and reasonably necessary to the develop- ment of the district for residential purposes, and where the proposed use is.clearly of a temporary nature, to be abandoned as the adjacent areas become occupied for residence purposes. Any permit so authorized shall be only for such limited period of time as the Board shall determine is reasonable considering the character of the district in question, and in no egse for a period of more than one (l) year. 2 For a sand, gravel or clay pit, or a stone quarry, together together with the necessary accessory buildings or structures, in.a district restricted against such use by this ordinance, for such period and under such conditions as are reasonable, con-,,. sidering the character of the district in question. 3. For a reasonable variation of the regula- tions 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 not conform to the regulations of this ordinance. 4. For a reasonable enlargement of a structure existing at the time of the passage of this ordinance .and' used f,or trade, business or industry, but located in a district restricted against such use; or for reasonably necessary additional struc- tures for any such use,`upon the same lot or plot of ground as that upon which such existing structure and use obtain.