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12. (a) Administrative review: To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination • made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this chapter. (b) Special exceptions: To hear and decide only such special exceptions as the board of zoning appeals is specifically authorized to pass on by the terms of section 31-233; to decide such questions as are involved in determining whether such special exceptions should be granted; and to grant such special exceptions with such conditions and safeguards as are appropriate under this chapter, or to deny such special exceptions when not in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter and section 31-233. (c) Variances: To grant, upon appeal in specific cases, such variance from the terms of this chapter as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter would result in unnecessary hardship; provided, that such variance shall only be granted if the appeal is in harmony with the purposes of and intent of this chapter and section 31-234. Variances relating to FP District properties shall be subject to the additional special criteria set forth in section 31-125.1 of this chapter. (d) Interpretation of district map in relation to actual street layout: To interpret the provisions of this chapter here the street layout actually on the ground, varies from the street layout as shown on the district map made a part of this chapter. These interpretations shall be in harmony • with the purposes and intent of this chapter. (e) Interpretation of district boundaries: The board of zoning appeals shall have the authority to interpret district boundaries subject to pro- visions set forth in section 31-6 of this chapter, and to resolve disputes as to location of FP District boundaries as provided by section 31-124.2 CHAPTER 26 SUBDIVISION OF LAND ARTICLE IV. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS Section 26-45. Street and sidewalk specifications. Materials and methods of construction of the improvements required by sections 26-42 to 26-44 shall be in accordance with specifications of the city. • Streets and sidewalks shall be designed to minimize their potential for