(a) Whenever the tract to be subdivided is:
(1) Subject to a plan for large scale residential development or a development plan as provided by the Zoning Code as an integral part of the zoning regulations applicable to the real estate; or
(2) Of an unusual size or shape or is surrounded by such development or unusual conditions that the strict application of the requirements contained in this chapter would result in real difficulties and substantial hardships or injustices, the Council, after a public hearing and Planning Commission review and recommendation, may vary or modify the requirements, so that the subdivider is allowed to develop his property in a reasonable manner, but so, at the same time, the public welfare and interest of the City are protected and the general intent and spirit of this chapter and the Master Plan are preserved.
(b) The Commission may grant, on its own, minor variations to this chapter when the applicant submits evidence that such a minor variation would allow for a reasonable alternative, and the public welfare and interests of the City are protected.
(Ord. 2017. Passed 1-26-17.)