A.
The governing body may grant a modification of the requirements
of one or more provisions of this chapter if the literal enforcement will
exact undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land
in question, provided that such modification will not be contrary to the public
interest and that the purpose and intent of the chapter is observed.
B.
All requests for a modification shall be in writing and
shall accompany and be a part of the application for development. The request
shall state in full the grounds and facts of unreasonableness or hardship
on which the request is based, the provision or provisions of the ordinance
involved, and the minimum modification necessary.
C.
The request for modification shall be referred to the
Township Planning Commission for advisory comments.
D.
The governing body and the Planning Commission shall keep a written
record of all action on all requests for modifications.
