Menlo Park Municipal Code Art. IV Optional Standards

Where a subdivider, by written affirmation, signifies his intent to enhance the livability and appearance of his proposed subdivision by using new concepts in the arrangement of lots, circulation pattern to serve such lots, and by providing permanent open space within the neighborhoods in the proposed subdivision, and by providing appropriate means of access to blocks, schools, shopping centers and other uses, he may use the procedure set forth in Sections 15.16.220 and 15.16.230.

(Ord. 615 § 1 (part), 1977)

The subdivider shall apply to the planning commission for a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the proposed development plan, conditional development permit, and tentative map, which plan and map shall provide an improved design based on density control and community environment. The standards set out in this chapter may be varied only when the design has the approval of the City Council, and in the opinion of the City Council such deviation will:

(1) Produce a more desirable and livable community than the minimum requirements in this chapter;

(2) Create a better community environment through dedication of public areas, or setting out permanent scenic easements or open spaces, rearrangement of lot sizes, reforestation of barren areas;

(3) Reduce the danger of erosion;

(4) Reduce the area and unsightliness of cut and fill banks.

(Ord. 615 § 1 (part), 1977)

The City Council may authorize similar deviations from other standards in this chapter where such deviations are for the purposes outlined in Section 15.16.220.

(Ord. 615 § 1 (part), 1977)