Sec. 15.1.

A.

Subject to provisions of this chapter, the Board of Appeals shall have jurisdiction to decide applications for variance filed as hereafter provided:

(1)

Where it is alleged by the appellant that there is an error in any order, requirement, permit, interpretation, decision, or refusal by the Zoning Administrator or other Township official or agency as to enforcement of this Ordinance. The Board of Appeals may affirm, modify, or reverse the order, requirement, permit, interpretation, decision or refusal. The Board shall have the power of the official from whom the appeal was taken. The authority does not include the power to review ordinance amendments or special land use permits.

(2)

Where, by reason of the shape, topography or other extraordinary situation or condition of the land, building or structure, or use or development of property or area immediately abutting the property, the literal enforcement of requirements of this Ordinance would involve practical difficulties in use of the land, building or structure.

B.

The Board of Appeals shall interpret zoning district boundaries as provided in chapter 4 [300.400].

C.

The Board of Appeals shall consider and decide upon applications for expansion of non-conforming uses, buildings or structures.

D.

The Board of Appeals shall hear and decide any other matter referred to it by this Ordinance, the Township Board or Planning Commission.