Where the subdivider can show that a provision of this chapter would cause unnecessary hardship if strictly adhered to and where, because of topographical or other conditions peculiar to the site, in the opinion of the agent, a departure may be made without destroying the intent of this chapter, the agent may authorize an exception. Any exception thus authorized is to be stated in writing in the report of the agent with the reasoning on which the departure was justified set forth. The exceptions authorized by this section specifically include surface treatment of the streets.
(1997 Code, § 58-4) (Ord. passed 2-21-1977, § 8-1)