Commission may vary or modify such requirements so that the subdivider may develop his property in a reasonable manner, but so that at the same time the public welfare and interests of the city and surrounding area are protected and the general intent and spirit of this Ordinance preserved.

ARTICLE IX CONFORMITY TO MASTER PLAN

SECTION 28-39 IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT – A structure shall not be located and an Improvement Location Permit shall not be issued for a structure on lands within the city of Muncie or the jurisdictional territory of the Commission unless the structure and its location conform to the Master Plan and this Ordinance. Any street or easement within a subdivision that has not been approved as required herein shall not be accepted by the Board of Public Works and Safety, nor shall any funds be expended by such agency for the improvement or maintenance of such streets or easements.

ARTICLE X CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS

SECTION 28-40 CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS – Any regulations or provisions of this Ordinance may be changed and amended from time to time by the Common Council; provided, however, that such changes or amendments shall not become effective until after study and report by the Plan Commission and until after a public hearing has been held, public notice of which shall have been given in a newspaper of general circulation at least 15 days prior to such hearing.

ARTICLE XI REPEAL OF EXISTING ORDINANCE

SECTION 28-41 REPEAL OF EXISTING ORDINANCE – The present Subdivision Ordinance, Ordinance 1119-1951 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.