City of Leavenworth Development Regulations

D E V E L O P M E N T R E G U L A T I O N S A R T I C L E 3 . S U B D I V I S I O N S T A N D A R D S

3.04 Required Improvements

system if the extension of such roadway is already improved at each end of the roadway in the subdivision and the roadway in the subdivision to be reduced is two blocks or less in length. Lanes to be painted on such widened streets designating driving and parking areas may also be required. The foregoing provisions requiring the widening of pavement may be waived by the Planning Commission when the length of such pavement is less than one block. 3.05. Exceptions Whenever the Planning Commission deems full conformance to provisions of these regulations is impractical or impossible due to the size, shape, topography location or condition, or such usage of land included in a subdivision plat being presented for approval or because of the layout of surrounding properties, the Planning Commission may recommend authorization of excepting these regulations in the final plat. The exceptions are separate and distinct from those exceptions relative to zoning which are granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals and other ordinances and codes effective in the City. Such recommendation shall intend that substantial justice may be done and the public interest be secured. The Planning Commission recommendation for authorization of exceptions shall be made by letter of transmittal to the City Commission. In recommending such exceptions, the Planning Commission shall find the following: A. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that strict application of these regulations would deprive the owner of the reasonable use of his land and is not merely the grant of a privilege; B. That the variances or exceptions are necessary for the reasonable and acceptable development of the property in question; and C. That the granting of any exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity in which the property is situated.

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