§ 700. Hardships and modifications.

700.1 Where the planning commission finds that extraordinary hardships may result from strict compliance with these regulations, it may vary the requirements so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured, provided that such variance will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of these regulations.

700.2 The fact that an owner could realize a greater financial return by a use of his property that is contrary to these regulations is not sufficient reason for change. Hardship cannot be proved where it can be shown that property was purchased without the knowledge of existing restrictions, nor can hardship be claimed in terms of prospective sales, loss of sales or potential customers.