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modification, or waiver will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this chapter. The commission may waive the requirements of the filing of a preliminary plat to allow the submission by the owner of a final plat for the approval of the commission and city council provided that such final plat shall contain all the requirements of both a preliminary and final plat. (b) Unusual plats. This chapter shall not preclude the approval of "cluster" type subdivisions or subdivision designs of an unusual type, if, in the opinion of the planning and zoning commission, the general and aesthetic merit, the preservation of natural or topographic features, and the prospective enhancement of the community would warrant the waiving of technical requirements as set forth in this chapter. (c) Council action. In all cases of a variance, modification, or a waiver of the general requirements, it will be necessary to have the city council approve the same and note this fact in the resolution approving the plat and subdivision. The council may also modify, vary or waive the general requirements on its motion for good reason shown, even if the planning commission refused to do so. SECTION 7. SUBMISSION OF PRELIMINARY PLATS. Whenever the owner of any tract or parcel of land within the corporate limits of the city or within two (2) miles thereof wishes to make a subdivision of the same, he shall submit to the clerk, twelve (12) copies of a preliminary plat for approval. SECTION 8. ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION. The preliminary plats required to be submitted by Section 7 shall be accompanied by the following information. (a) A location map showing: (1) The subdivision name. (2) An outline of the area to be subdivided. (3) The existing streets and city utilities on adjoining property. (4) North point, scale and date.