(a) The general principles of design and minimum requirements for the laying out of subdivision, set forth in this chapter may be varied by the Planning Commission in the case of a subdivision large enough to constitute a more or less self-contained neighborhood which is to be developed in accordance with a comprehensive plan safeguard by deed restrictions and agreements with the City and which, in the judgment of the Commission make adequate provision for all essential community requirements. However, no modification shall be granted by the Commission which would conflict with the proposals of the Transportation Plan, Community Facilities Plan or with the intent and purposes of the general principles of design and minimum requirements.
(b) In any particular case where the developer can show that, by reason of exceptional topography or other physical conditions, strict compliance with any requirements of these Subdivision Regulations could cause practical difficulty or exceptional and undue hardship, the Planning Commission may relax such requirement to the extent deemed just and proper, so as to relieve such difficulty or hardship; provided such relief may be granted without detriment to the public good and without impairing the intent and purposes of these Subdivision Regulations or the desirable general development of the neighborhood and the community in accordance with the adopted City Plan and the Planning and Zoning Code. Any modification thus granted shall be entered in the minutes of the Commission setting forth the reasons which, in the opinion of the Commission, justified modification.
(Ord. 7435-01. Passed 2-18-02.)