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City of San Mateo Municipal Code.

26.68.020 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.

The Planning Commission shall review the application for exceptions at the time it considers the tentative map. In making such review, the Planning Commission may grant the exceptions if it considers all of the following facts to exist:

(1) The land is of such shape or size, or is affected by such topographical conditions, or is subject to such Title limitations of record that it is impossible or impractical for the subdivider to comply with all of the regulations of this Title;

(2) The exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a stated substantial property right of the subdivider;

(3) The granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity of the subject property.