Where the subdivider can show that a provision of these standards would cause unnecessary hardship if strictly adhered to and where because of topographical or other conditions peculiar to the site, in the opinion of the City Council, a departure may be made without destroying the intent of such provisions, the City Council may authorize an exception. Any exception thus authorized is required to be entered, in writing, in the minutes of the City Council and the reason on which the departure was justified set forth.
Any owner or proprietor of any tract of land who subdivides that tract of land and who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $250, and each day after the first during which such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate violation.
This chapter may be amended in whole or in part by the governing body, provided that any such amendment shall either originate with or be submitted to the Commission for recommendation, and further provided that no such amendment shall be adopted without a public hearing having been held by the governing body. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall have been given at least once a week for two weeks and the last notice at least five days prior to the hearing.