(A) Major subdivisions. The general principles of design and minimum requirements for the layout of subdivisions set forth above in §§ 153.065 through 153.084 of this chapter may be varied by the Council in the case of a subdivision large enough to constitute a more or less self-contained neighborhood which is to be developed in accordance with a comprehensive plan safeguarded by appropriate restrictions, and which, in the judgment of the Council, makes adequate provision for all essential community requirements; provided, however, that, no modification shall be granted by the Council which would conflict with the proposals of the official map or with the other features of the city’s Comprehensive Plan, or with the intent and purposes of the general principles of design and minimum requirements hereinabove.
(B) Small subdivision. In the case of a subdivision of small size and minor importance, situated in a locality where conditions are well-defined, and containing not more than two lots fronting on an existing street, not involving any new street or road or the extension of municipal facilities and not adversely affecting the adjoining property, the Council may exempt stipulated in §§ 153.035 through 153.039 of this chapter pertaining to the preparation of the preliminary plat. All subdivisions larger than two lots shall follow platting requirements. Large lots capable of being subdivided into more than two parcels shall be allowed only one lot subdivision, after which platting of further subdivisions is required.
(C) Unusual physical conditions. In any particular case where the subdivider can show that, by reason of exceptional topographic or other physical conditions, strict compliance with any requirement of this chapter would cause unusual difficulty or exceptional and undue hardship, the Council may relax that requirement to the extent deemed just and proper, so as to relieve the difficulty and undue hardship; provided that, this relief may be granted without detriment to the public good and without impairing the intent and purposes of these regulations or the desirable general development of the neighborhood and the community in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and Ch. 154
of this code. Any modification thus granted shall be entered in the minutes of the Council setting forth the reasons which, in the opinion of the Council, justified the modification.
(2004 Code, § 153.95) (Ord. 466, passed 7-15-1995)