art. VII — EXCEPTIONS

ARTICLE VII. - EXCEPTIONS.

1. Whenever the tract to be subdivided is of such unusual size or shape, or in the interest of the preservation of existing trees and other natural beauty, or is surrounded by such development or unusual conditions that the strict application of the requirements contained in this Ordinance would result in real difficulties or substantial hardship or injustice, the MBA, after report by the Planning Commission, may vary or modify such requirements so that the Subdivider may develop his property in a reasonable manner, but so that at the same time the public welfare and interests of the City are protected and the general intent and spirit of the Subdivision Regulations are preserved. 2. The general procedure may be deviated from by a variance from the Planning Commission and upon recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission, approval by the MBA. Consideration for a variance is intended for situations where large tracts of family owned land are to be deeded to other direct members of the family in order to establish a residence. Each request will be considered independently.