A. The planning commission may vary the requirements of this chapter by twenty percent (20%). This administrative discretion may be applied to the required site area, the number of trees, or any other numerically quantifiable provision such as, but not limited to, the amount of turf or nonliving materials allowed within the required landscape area.
B. The city council may vary the requirements of this chapter if it finds that the strict application of this chapter would work an undue hardship on the property owner or would be contrary to the public interest. (Ord. 06-01, 1-25-2006)