A. Petition. The Planning Commission may authorize conditional exceptions to any of the requirements and regulations set forth in this title. Application for any such exception shall be made by a petition of the subdivider stating fully the ground of the application and the facts relied upon by the petitioner. Such petition shall be filed with the tentative map of the subdivision and shall be on a form provided by the city. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
B. Findings.
1. In order for the property referred to in the petition to come within the provision of this section, it shall be necessary that the Planning Commission make the following findings:
a. That there are special circumstances and conditions affecting this property;
b. That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner;
c. That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which said property is situated.
2. In approving such exceptions the Planning Commission shall secure substantially the objectives of the regulations to which exceptions are requested, and shall act to protect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare.
3. In approving any exception under the provisions of this section, the Planning Commission shall report its findings with respect thereto and all facts in connection therewith, and shall specifically and fully set forth the exception recommended and conditions designated. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: prior code § 9020)