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A.
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants of the city in the matter of the subdivision of land, to encourage the healthful growth of the city and related matters affected by such subdivision.
B.
Any proposed subdivision and its ultimate use shall be in the best interests of the public and shall be in harmony with good neighborhood development of the area concerned and the applicant shall present evidence to this effect when requested to do so by the planning commission.
C.
In cases where unusual topographic or other exceptional conditions exist, variations and exceptions from this chapter may be considered:
1.
For a single-family dwelling subdivision, two-family dwelling subdivision, or townhome subdivision by the city staff planning committee, after recommendation by the planning commission; or
2.
For a multiple-family residential subdivision, commercial subdivision, or manufacturing subdivision by the city council, after recommendation by the planning commission.
(1985 Code § 19-40-1, amd. Ord. 977, 1-2-2024; amd. Ord. 988, 11-6-2024)