A.
The City Council may grant a modification of the requirements
of one (1) or more provisions of this chapter if the literal enforcement will
exact undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land
in question, provided that such modification will not be contrary to the public
interest and that the purpose and intent of this chapter are observed.
B.
All requests for a modification shall be in writing and
shall accompany and be a part of the application for development. The request
shall state in full the grounds and facts of unreasonableness or hardship
on which the request is based, the provision or provisions of the chapter
involved and the minimum modification necessary.
C.
All requests shall be referred to the Planning Commission
for review and recommendations.
D.
The city shall maintain a written record of all actions
on all requests for modifications.
A.
The City Council may grant a developer permission to
use or apply an alternate standard or method of development when the developer
demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City Council that such alternate standard
or method provides equal or better results than the standards or methods provided
in this chapter.
B.
All requests for the application of alternate standards or methods shall proceed and be governed by the provisions of § 185-50B above. In addition, any developer requesting the application of alternate standards or methods shall pay, as review fees, all reasonable and necessary costs incurred by the city for the review of such alternatives by the City Engineer and professional consultants.
