Notwithstanding any provision of this article, a property owner, or designee, may seek approvals or permits for development which depart from sections of the ordinances, policies, and standards described in subsection (a) of Section 8-1.405(a) of this article, and local agencies may grant such approvals or issue such permits to the extent the departures are authorized under applicable laws.
(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014)