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(a) The strict application of the ordinance would produce undue hardship; (b) Such hardship is not shared generally by ether properties in the same zoning district and the same vicinity; (c) The authorization of such variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and that the character of the district will not be ctmnged by granting the variance; (d) The variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and preserves its spirit; (e) Granting the variance secures the public safety and welfare and does substantial justice; (f) Compliance with Code provisions precludes reasonable use of the property. The fact that the property may be utilized for greater profit, however, will not be considered adequate justification for granting a variance; (g) The hardship is not the result of the applicant's own actions. No variance shah be approved unless the board of zoning appeals finds that the condition or situation of the property concerned or the intended property use is not of so general or recurring a nature as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an amendment to the ordinance. Sec. 40-195.2. Procedures. The procedure for applying for and obtaining a variance shall be the same as set forth in the Code of Virginia. Sec. 40-195.3. Conditions. In authorizing a variance, the board of zoning appeals may impose such conditions regarding the location, character and other features of the proposed structure or use as it may deem necessary in the public interest, and may require a guarantee or bond to insure thai the conditions imposed are being and will continue to be complied with. Sec. 40-196. Requirements for special exception. The board of zoning appeals may grant special exceptions in accordance with the following standards, providing that the board finds that such special exception will not adversely affect neighboring properties and will not be contrary to the purposes of this Ctmpter: (a) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. Where a zone lot devoted to a use permitted in any residential district adjoins one or more other zone lots which have principal buildings located closer to the street than the required front yard 135