The standards and procedures required in this Ordinance shall be interpreted and applied literally in the case of all subdivision plats submitted after the date of the adoption of this Ordinance. In case, however, of hardship caused by size, location or configuration of land, topography or other factors which affect a specific tract or subdivision or portion thereof, the applicant may request a rule exception from one or more of the requirements contained herein. A rule exception may be requested, on forms provided, at the time of filing of the preliminary or final plat application. A rule exception may be approved by the Governing Body, provided, that in its judgment, such action will not violate the public interest, unnecessarily burden the City, or will annul the intent and purpose of this Ordinance.

Any decision of the Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator on matters contained herein may be appealed to the Governing Body and the Governing Body may reverse or affirm such decision.

The violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor and any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation convicted thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 and that each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense. The Governing Body shall further have the authority to maintain suits or actions in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing any provisions of this Ordinance and to abate nuisances maintained in violation thereof; and in addition to other remedies, institute injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance, or use, or to correct or abate such violation, or to prevent the occupancy of any building, structure or land.