These rules and standards shall be considered
the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health,
safety and welfare of the citizens of the Borough of Longport. Any
action taken by the Planning Board and the governing body under the
terms of this chapter shall give primary consideration to the above-mentioned
matters and to the welfare of the entire community. However, if the
subdivider or his agent can clearly demonstrate that, because of peculiar
conditions pertaining to his land, the literal enforcement of one
or more of these regulations is impractical or will exact undue hardship,
the Planning Board may permit such variance or variances as may be
reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the rules,
regulations and standards established by this chapter.