(a) The Fire Chief may, with the approval of Council, modify any provisions of the Fire Prevention Code upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the Code, provided that the spirit of the Code shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modifications, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the Fire Chief thereon, shall be entered upon the records of the Fire Department and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant, Mayor and Bureau of Fire Prevention.
(Ord. 1975-970. Passed 4-15-75.)
(b) Whenever any board, commission, or official (collectively "Approving Authority") has been delegated the power to approve plans, issue permits and/or to approve development, construction, reconstruction or renovation of land, buildings or structures within the Village, such Approving Authority may impose conditions, so long as such conditions are in compliance with any applicable statutes, ordinance and standards, on such approval with such conditions that the Approving Authority believes are necessary to impose in order that the public health, safety, convenience, comfort and general welfare of the resident and the Village may be safeguarded and substantial justice done.
(Ord. 2022-19. Passed 6-13-22.)