Chapter 16.36
EXCEPTIONS
Sections:
16.36.010 Authority to grant exceptions.
16.36.020 Consideration by planning commission.
16.36.030 Time of consideration.
16.36.010 Authority to grant exceptions.
The council shall have authority to allow exceptions to the requirements of this title or the supplementary improvement standards adopted pursuant thereto, if it finds by resolution that:
A. There are special and unusual circumstances or conditions affecting the property;
B. The exception is necessary for the proper design or intended use of the subdivision;
C. The exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the surrounding area;
D. The exception will not have an effect contrary to the purposes set out in Section 16.04.010, nor contrary to the provisions of Section 16.04.020 (Relation to the General Plan and Specific Plans) and of Section 16.04.030 (Relation to State Subdivision Map Act). (Ord. 424 § 700, 1967)
16.36.020 Consideration by planning commission.
A. Before such exception is considered by the council, the proposed exception shall be considered by the commission at a public meeting, and it shall furnish to the council its recommendations thereon, including the matters on which findings are required as mentioned in Section 16.36.010. This provision shall be deemed directory only.
B. Consideration of such exceptions by the commission may be initiated by application in writing by the subdivider, filed with the commission at the time of filing of the tentative map, or thereafter, which shall set forth the proposed exception, identify it with reference to the tentative map, and explain why it conforms with the requirements of Section 16.36.010.
C. Consideration of such exceptions by the commission may also be initiated on its own motion, or by resolution of the council requesting such consideration.
D. The commission shall have the discretion to furnish copies of the application and/or its recommendation thereon to any or all of the officers or agencies mentioned in Section 16.20.050(E), for purpose of information.
E. The council shall not approve an exception substantially different from that contained in the original application, motion or resolution until the same is referred to the commission for further consideration and report, in the manner mentioned in (A) above. (Ord. 424 § 701, 1967)
16.36.030 Time of consideration.
A. Exceptions may be considered by the commission or the council at the same time, or subsequent to, the consideration of the tentative map.
B. The commission shall file any report required by this chapter within forty days after the application or resolution relating to the exception has been filed with it, and if it fails to do so, the council may proceed with the matter without such report. (Ord. 424 § 702, 1967)
16.36.040 Notice.
No public notice of any hearing mentioned in this chapter shall be required. (Ord. 424 § 703, 1967)