(A) Variance. Where the Planning Commission finds that extraordinary hardships or practical difficulties may result from strict compliance with these regulations, it may reduce or otherwise vary the requirements of these regulations. Such variances may be granted only if the Planning Commission finds the request is without detriment to the public health, safety and welfare; does not impair the purposes and basic objectives of the regulations; is not generally applicable to other property; does not in any manner vary from provisions of the zoning ordinance or other adopted regulations; and does not impair the desirable general development of the neighborhood and community as proposed by the comprehensive plan.
(B) Procedure.
(1) A petition for any such variance shall be submitted in writing by the subdivider at the time when a plat is filed for consideration by the Commission. The petition shall state fully the grounds for the application and all of the facts relied upon by the petitioner.
(2) In granting such variance, the Commission may attach and require whatever conditions it deems necessary to reasonably assure the basic objectives of these regulations. Any variance granted shall be noted in the Commission's official minutes along with the reasons for the granting of the variance.
(Ord. passed 5-22-03)