§ 19. Variances.

Should the planning commission find that the application of any of these regulations to a proposed subdivision, or to a preliminary or final plat thereof, would cause unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty, it may permit such variations therefrom as are not contrary to the extent and purpose of these regulations or other applicable law, or the master plan or portion thereof. The nature of the variations to be permitted in a particular case, with reasons why they are deemed necessary shall be recorded in the minutes of the planning commission and shall be transmitted to the subdivider and to the city council.

When a plat is for one or another of the following purposes, the requirement that a preliminary plat be prepared may be waived, but it shall not be waived in any other case:

(1)

For vacating land previously platted into blocks or lots or parcels.

(2)

For dividing land for agricultural purpose into parcels ten acres or more in size, where no street right of way or easement is required for access.

(3)

For dividing land for oil or mineral exploration or recovery purposes into parcels ten acres or more in size.

After plat approval the planning commission may authorize the unexpended portion of the filing fee, if any, to be returned to the subdivider.