A. 1. The proposed subdivision is totally within an area covered by a master plan adopted pursuant to Section 76-1-606 MCA; and

    2.    Municipal zoning regulations have been adopted pursuant to Sections 76-2-301 through 76-2-8 MCA; or county zoning pursuant to a comprehensive plan has been adopted pursuant to Sections 76-2-201 through 76-2-228 MCA; and

    3.    A long-range development program of the public works projects has been adopted pursuant to Section 76-1-601(4) MCA; or

    B.    The proposed subdivision is the first minor subdivision from a tract of record. The requirement for preparing an environmental assessment may be waived by the city council when:

    1.    The proposed subdivision is in an area covered by a city or county master plan adopted pursuant to Sections 76-1-101 through 76-1-606 MCA and the proposed subdivision will be in compliance with the plan; or

    2.    The subdivision will contain fewer than ten parcels and less than twenty (20) acres.

    When such an exemption is granted, the city council shall prepare and certify a written statement of the reasons for granting the exemption. A copy of this statement shall accompany the preliminary plat of the subdivision when it is submitted for review. (Ord. 131 (part), 1998: prior code § 16.01.020B-6)