Chapter 17.40
VARIANCES AND EXCEPTIONS

Sections:

17.40.010    Allowed when.

17.40.020    Application.

17.40.030    State law mandatory.

17.40.040    Final approval.

17.40.050    Waivers.

17.40.010 Allowed when.

Where, in the case of a particular proposed subdivision, it can be shown that strict compliance with the requirements of this regulation would result in inhibiting the achievement of the objectives of these regulations, the planning commission may vary, modify, or waive the requirements. No variance shall be allowed when such variance is requested because of inadequate drainage. [Ord. 89-01; prior code § 11-5-8.A]

17.40.020 Application.

 Application for any variation shall be submitted in writing by the subdivider at the time the preliminary plat is filed, and shall state fully the grounds for the application and the facts relied upon by the subdivider. [Ord. 89-01; prior code § 11-5-8.B]

17.40.030 State law mandatory.

 In no case shall any variation or modification be contrary to the mandatory requirements of state law. The variation shall not be in conflict with any zoning ordinance and map. [Ord. 89-01; prior code § 11-5-8.C]

17.40.040 Final approval.

 Final approval of variances granted by the planning commission rests with the board of trustees. [Ord. 89-01; prior code § 11-5-8.D]

17.40.050 Waivers.

Specifications or supplementary data required by these regulations for a preliminary or final plat may be waived whenever such specifications or data are determined by the planning commission to be unnecessary for the consideration of the plat. [Ord. 89-01; prior code § 11-5-8.E]