(A) Where, in the case of particular proposed subdivision, it can be shown that strict compliance with the requirements of these regulations would result in extraordinary hardship to the subdivider because of unusual topography or other non-self-inflicted conditions or that these conditions would result in inhibiting the achievement of the objectives of these regulations, the City Council after report by the Commission may vary, modify, or waive the requirements so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured, provided, however, that the variance, modifications, or waiver will not adversely affect the development, the character of which shall be in conformance with recommended platting and development practices in the general area of the proposed subdivision, will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the regulations, and will not interfere with carrying out the comprehensive plan of the planning area of the municipality.
(B) The standards and requirements of these regulations may be modified by the City Council after report by the Commission in the case of a plan or program for a new town, a complete community, a neighborhood, unit, a group housing development, or an urban renewal project involving the resubdividing and rebuilding of blighted or slum areas; provided, however, that the area within which modifications are granted contains not less than five acres, and provided, further, that the placement of structures within the area is shown on the development plan and becomes a part of the recorded plat.
(Prior Code, § 151.008)