[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Where the subdivider can show that a provision of these standards
would cause unnecessary hardship, if strictly adhered to, and where,
because of topographical or other conditions peculiar to the site,
in the opinion of the agent, a departure may be made without destroying
the intent of such provisions, the agent may authorize an exception.
Any exception thus authorized is to be stated in writing in the report
of the agent with the reasoning on which the departure was justified
set forth. No such variance may be granted by this chapter which is
opposed in writing by the Highway Engineer or Health Officer.
Any owner or proprietor of any tract of land who subdivides
that tract of land and who violates any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by a
fine of up to $2,500 for each lot or parcel of land so subdivided
or transferred or sold.
Should any article, section, subsection, or provision of this
chapter be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of the chapter as a whole or any part thereof other
than the part so declared to be invalid or unconstitutional.
All ordinances or portions of ordinances in conflict with this
chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of their conflict.
This chapter may be amended in whole or in part by the governing
body, provided that any such amendment shall either originate with
or be submitted to the Planning Commission for recommendation, and
further provided that no such amendment shall be adopted without a
public hearing having been held by the governing body. Notice of the
time and place of the hearing shall have been given at least once
a week for two weeks, and the last notice at least five days prior
to the hearing.
Appeals of decisions made by the subdivision agent shall be
made to the Amelia County Board of Supervisors.
