(a) The Stark SWCD with responsibility for plan review and approval may grant a written variance from any requirement of these rules if there are special conditions applicable to the site such that strict adherence to the provisions of these rules will result in unnecessary hardship and not fulfill the intent of these rules. A written request for variance shall be provided to the Stark SWCD and shall state the specific variances sought and the reasons with supporting data for their granting. The Stark SWCD shall not grant a variance unless and until the applicant provides sufficient specific reasons justifying the variance. The Stark SWCD will conduct its review of the request for variance within 20 working days.
(b) Adverse economic conditions shall not be a valid reason to grant a variance.
(Ord. 37-09. Passed 12-15-09.)