Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, an applicant may request an exemption to excuse it from having to comply with this chapter on the grounds that the requirement or action taken by the city would violate state or federal law. The city shall grant the exemption or excuse an applicant from compliance with all or a portion of this chapter, if it finds based on substantial evidence in the written record that the challenged requirement or action is preempted by state or federal law.
(Ord. 19-271, passed 6-5-2019)