A.
Request by the subdivider for variations, modifications,
waivers or time extensions in connection with the provisions of these
regulations shall be presented in writing to the Planning Board prior
to any regular meeting; shall explain the request in detail, making
reference to the specific provisions of these regulations which are
concerned; shall state the interpretation, change or permission desired;
and shall present the specific reasons for such request. The Planning
Board, within 30 days next following the date of such request, shall
reply in writing to the subdivider, granting either approval or disapproval
of such request and, in case of disapproval, shall state the reasons
therefor.
B.
Wherever extraordinary hardship may face the subdivider as a result of the strict application of these regulations, the Planning Board may approve variations from these regulations in order to provide substantial justice and secure the public interest. Such variations shall, however, not have the effect of negating the intent, purpose and policies of Chapter 75, Zoning, the development plan and these or other applicable regulations.
C.
Wherever, due to unusual topographic conditions, the
continuation of streets or the placement of lots and improvements
is rendered undesirable or impracticable, the Planning Board may approve
variations from these regulations.
D.
In granting variances and modifications, the Planning
Board may require such alternative conditions as will secure substantially
the same objectives of the standards or regulations so varied from
or modified.