This article shall apply to all applications submitted for approval under this chapter. The applicant may submit a request for modification to any of the provisions of this chapter for consideration in accordance with the provisions of this article. In no case shall any provision of Chapter
245, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of South Strabane be considered for modification under the terms of this article. Relief from any requirement of Chapter
245, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of South Strabane can be obtained only through granting of a variance by the Zoning Hearing Board, in its sole discretion.
When an equal or better specification is available to comply
with the Township construction standards or design standards of this
chapter, the Board of Supervisors may make such reasonable modifications
to such requirements of this chapter to allow the use of the equal
or better specification, upon favorable recommendation of the Township
Engineer, provided such modification will not be contrary to the public
interest. In approving such modification, the Board of Supervisors
may attach any reasonable conditions which may be necessary to assure
adequate public improvements and protect the public safety.