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 § 20A.9, and the city may grant these approvals or issue these permits to the extent that the departures are permitted under applicable law.
(`61 Code, § 20A.10) (Ord. 760, passed 4-1-1986)