§ 154.057 REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET SIGNS.

   (A)   Within the corporate limits of the city, street signs will be furnished and installed at each intersection by the city at the expense of the subdivider.

   (B)   The subdivider shall pay the city the current standard charge for the cost of materials and installation of each street sign. In subdivisions lying beyond the corporate limits of the city, street name signs shall be placed by the subdivider at all intersections within or abutting the subdivision.

   (C)   Those signs shall be of the type approved by the city and shall be installed in accordance with the standards of the city.

   (D)   The developer shall pay such sums as computed by the Public Works Director for street signs, as set out herein, at the time at which the developer submits the final plat for approval, and this sum shall be in addition to the filing fee set forth hereinabove.

(Ord. 11-5-98, passed 11-5-1998)

§ 154.058 VARIANCES.

   (A)   The City Council may authorize a variance from these regulations when, in its opinion, undue hardship will result from requiring strict compliance. In granting a variance, the Council shall prescribe only conditions that it deems necessary or desirable to the public interest in making the findings herein below required. The Council shall take into account the nature of the proposed usage of land involved, the existing usage of the land in the vicinity, the number of persons who will reside or work in the proposed subdivision, and the probable effect of the variances upon traffic conditions and upon the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of individuals in the vicinity. No variance will be granted unless the Council finds the following:

      (1)   There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that the strict application of the provisions of this subchapter would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his or her land;

      (2)   The variances are necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant, and that the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of individuals, or injurious to other properties in the area;

      (3)   The granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other lands in the area in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter; and

      (4)   The Council may not authorize a variance that would constitute a violation of any other valid ordinance of the city.

   (B)   These findings of the Council, together with the specific facts upon which such findings are based, shall be incorporated in the official minutes of the Council meeting at which the variance is granted. Variances may be granted only when in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this subchapter so that the general health, safety and welfare of citizens may be secured, and substantial justice be done. Pecuniary hardship to the subdivider, standing alone, shall not be deemed to constitute undue hardship.

(Ord. 11-5-98, passed 11-5-1998)

§ 154.059 EXCEPTIONS TO PROVISIONS OF SUBCHAPTER.

   Plats or subdivisions which have received preliminary approval by the Council within one year prior to the effective date of this subchapter shall be excepted from the requirements of this subchapter; provided that the final plat of the subdivision is approved and filed for record within 180 days after the effective date of this subchapter, or within one year after the approval date of the preliminary plat, whichever is greater.

(Ord. 11-5-98, passed 11-5-1998)