The board of aldermen may hear and decide where it is alleged that there are practical
difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter
of the regulations, to vary or modify the application of any of the regulations or
provisions of the regulations relating to the construction, or alteration of buildings
or structures so that the spirit of the law shall be observed, public safety and welfare
secured, and substantial justice done. In exercising all of its aforementioned and
following described powers the board may, in conformity with Louisiana Revised Statute[s]
33:4721 through [33:]4729 [R.S. 33:4721—R.S. 33:4729] and the provisions of this article,
reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision
or determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision or determination
as ought to be made, and to that end shall have all of the powers of the officer from
whom the appeal is taken.
(Ord. No. 146-D-99, § 34, 1-5-2000)
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