These rules, regulations and standards shall be considered the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the township. Any action taken by the planning board under the terms of this chapter shall give primary consideration to the above mentioned matters and to the welfare of the entire community However, if the subdivider or his agent can clearly demonstrate that, because of peculiar conditions pertaining to his land, the literal enforcement of one or more of these regulations is impracticable or will exact undue hardships, the planning board may permit such variance as may be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the rules, regulations and standards established by this chapter

The planning board may, in order to implement the rules, regulations and standards, herein set forth, establish rules and regulations to implement and assist a planning board and the subdivider to carry out the general purposes and intents of the rules, regulations and standards established by this chapter