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(A) The Planning Commission may recommend a variance to this chapter to the City Council from strict compliance with the chapter when extraordinary hardships are imposed on the property owner. The variances shall not deter from the public welfare or nullify the intent and purposes of the community development plan or the zoning chapter.
(B) If the Planning Commission refuses to recommend a variation, the subdivider may petition the Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a review of the decision for application of variation.
(Ord. passed 9-20-79)
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Amendments shall be initiated by the Planning Commission as recommendations to the City Council. The Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing when an amendment to the subdivision chapter is being considered. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the City Council. The City Council shall hold public hearings upon the amendment or any part thereof that they shall deem necessary.
(Ord. passed 9-20-79)
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(A) In the event of a violation or a threatened violation of this chapter, the City Council or any member thereof, in addition to other remedies, may institute proper action or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation or threatened violation, and it shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to institute the action.
(B) Any taxpayer or citizen of Menahga may institute mandamus proceedings in district court to compel specific performance by the proper official or officials of any duty required by this chapter.
(Ord. passed 9-20-79) Penalty, see § 10.99