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" , 170.0131 VARIANCES 'Ihe p.1rpose of this section is to provide the Ci ty of Ramsey with an opportunity for relief from unnecessary hardships resulting from the rigid enforcement of its broad zoning ordinance. This variance provision authorizes the Board of Adjustment to permit a particular property to be used in a manner forbidden by the dlapter by varying the terms of the chapter. The Board of Adjustment, upon appeal of the zoning officer's decision, shall have the power to authorize variances from certain requirements of this chapter. Variances shall pertain only to the Plysical characteristics of the land or structures to be built thereon, such as area, height, extent of lot coverage, setback requirements, and parking requirements. Specifically, the Board of Adjusbnent may grant only non-use or area variances and may not grant use variances. ~ No variance in the provisions or requirements of this chapter Shall be authorized by the Board of Adjustment unless it finds evidence that all the following facts and conditions exist: a. That there are exceptional, unique, or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the property in question as to the intended use of the property that do not aWlY generally to other properties in the dis- trictJ b. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right similar that possessed by other properties in the same vicinity. The possibility of increased financial return shall not in itself be deemed sufficient to warrant a varianceJ c. That the special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the aWlicantJ d. That the granting of the variance requested will not grant the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this chapter to other owners of lands, structures or buildings in the same district; e. That the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship. Economic con- siderations alone shall be considered a hardship; f. That the variance will not be materially detrimental to the purposes of this chapter, or other property in the same zone; and g. 'Ihat the variance will not substantially increase the congestion of public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substan- tially impair property values within the neighborhood. In granting a variance, the Board of Adjustment may impose conditions to insure compliance and to protect adjacent properties. Within 60 days after receipt of filing of a request for a variance or an appeal from an administrative order or 22 -