Contra Costa County Municipal Code Ch. 92-6 Exceptions

Subject to the Subdivision Map Act, the advisory agency may authorize exceptions to any of the require- ments and regulations set forth in this title. Application for such exception shall be made by the subdivider, stating fully the grounds for the application and the facts relied upon, and the subdivider shall grant such additional time as may be required by the advisory agency for the con- sideration of the exception. Before granting any such exception, the advisory agency shall find:

(1) That there are unusual circumstances or conditions affecting the property;

(2) That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant;

(3) That the granting of the exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which the property is situated.

(Ord. 78-5).

In granting any such exception, the advisory agency shall designate the conditions under which the exception is granted.

(Ord. 78-5).

The standards and requirements of these regula- tions may be modified by the planning commission in the case of a plan or program for a new town; or for a complete community or neighborhood unit which the planning commission finds provides adequate public spaces and improvements for the circulation, recreation, light, air and service needs of the subdivisions when fully developed and populated, and which also provides such other provisions as will assure conformity to and achievement of the adopted general plan.

(Ord. 78-5).