Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, a property owner or his or her designee may seek approvals or permits for development which depart from the ordinances, policies, and standards described in §§ 16.42.080(A) and 16.42.090, and such approvals or permits may be granted or issued to the extent that the departures are authorized under applicable law.
(`83 Code, § 16.42.100) (Ord. 85-42 § 1 (part), 1985)