The zoning administrator, during the pendency of an application for a variance, if he finds an emergency to exist, including, but not limited to, the failure of the applicant to make a timely application for reasons beyond his control, may grant a temporary variance from the provisions of this chapter. Such temporary variance shall expire not later than the date the application is withdrawn or a decision thereon becomes final. (1962 Code § 10-844; amd. Ord. 95-O-2239, eff. 7-7-1995)