(a) Whenever there are practical difficulties in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the Administrative Official may grant minor modifications for individual cases, provided the Administrative Official finds that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this chapter impractical and that the modification is in conformity with the intent and purposes of this chapter.

(b) If the Administrative Official refuses to grant modifications to the provisions of this chapter, an applicant may apply for a variance from the requirements of this chapter using the process and standards set out in KMC 14.20.180.