(A) Exceptional conditions. The Planning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may grant, a variance to these regulations if all of the following conditions exist:
(1) The proposed use is reasonable;
(2) It would be unreasonable to require conformance to § 150.07;
(3) The difficulty of conforming to § 150.07 is due to circumstances unique to the property;
(4) The problem must be one not created by the landowner; and
(5) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
(B) Amendments. Any provisions of these regulations may, from time to time, be amended, supplemented, changed, modified, or repealed by the City Council according to law; however, such amendments, supplements, changes, and modifications shall not become effective until after study and recommendation by the Planning Commission and final approval by the City Council, as follows:
(1) Proposed change in subdivision regulations drafted and sent to City Attorney for review;
(2) Letter received from City Attorney confirming legality of proposed changes;
(3) Planning Commission makes recommendation to City Council;
(4) Notice of joint City Council/Planning Commission public hearing published, followed by a 15-day waiting period;
(5) Public hearing held by City Council and Planning Commission;
(6) First reading of ordinance changing the regulations held;
(7) Second reading of ordinance changing the regulations held;
(8) Notice of adoption published, followed by a 20-day waiting period; and
(9) Revised subdivision regulations become effective.
(Ord. 529, passed 2-8-1999)