The Township Board shall have the authority to grant variations
from the strict terms of this chapter in accordance with the terms
of this chapter.
A written application shall be submitted to the Township Clerk
demonstrating that:
A. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to
the land or project involved, and which are not generally applicable
to other plans or projects;
B. The special conditions and circumstances do not result or have not
resulted from the actions of the applicant or the applicant's
predecessor;
C. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive
the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties under
the terms of this chapter; and
D. Grant of the variation shall not result in an unreasonable risk of
impairment or destruction of property and/or natural resources which
this chapter is designed to protect.
Variations from the terms of this chapter shall not be granted
unless and until a hearing shall be held.