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Sec. 33.1-23. Exceptions. A. Generally. The agent may grant an exception to any requirement of the chapter (except use, setback, number of parking spaces, size of parking spaces or any landscape requirements), subject to the following: (1) No such exception shall be granted unless the subdivider petitions the agent in writing. The petition shall state fully the grounds for the exception and all the facts relied upon by the subdivider. The agent may require such additional information as they may deem necessary to process the request for the exception. (2) The burden shall be on the subdivider to demonstrate the need for an exception. (3) The agent shall not approve a petition for an exception unless they find that: (a) The granting of the exception will not be detrimental to public safety, health, or welfare, and will not adversely affect the property of others; (b) The facts upon which the request is based are unique to the property and are not applicable generally to other property so as not to make reasonably practicable the formulation of general regulations to be adopted as an amendment to this chapter; (c) No objection to the exception has been received in writing from the transportation department, city engineer, health department, or fire chief; and, either (d) Strict adherence to the ordinance requirement will cause substantial injustice or hardship. The hardship or injustice is created by the unusual character of the property, including dimensions and topography, or by other extraordinary situation or condition of such property. Personal, financial, or self-inflicted hardship or injustice shall not be considered proper justification for an exception; or (e) The exception will permit development to follow standards consistent with those commonly referred to as Traditional Neighborhood Development or New Urbanism. (4) The agent in authorizing an exception may impose such reasonable conditions in addition to the regulations of this chapter as they may deem necessary in the public interest. The agent may require a guarantee or bond to ensure that the conditions imposed are being and will continue to be complied with. (5) If granted, such exception shall be specifically stated in writing together with the supporting justifications and filed with the subdivision plan or such plat or plans deemed necessary by the agent. A note shall be prominently placed on the record plat detailing any exception so granted. ARTICLE IL PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED