(A) Where the enforcing agency finds that compliance with provisions of this title would result in undue hardship, an exemption may be granted by the enforcing agency without impairing the intent and purpose of this title. Deviations from design, construction and installation provisions shall be brought into compliance within one of two (2) periods of time. Either a period of time hereinafter referred to as a "minimum period" not to exceed five (5) years or a period of time hereinafter referred to as a "maximum period" not to exceed twenty five (25) years. Factors to be considered in determining the length of time and the given period in which to correct any deviation in and from standards shall include, but not be limited to, the economic feasibility of improvement, nature, significance and extent of the deviation, depreciation of materials, improvements, the existing layout and other factors.
(B) Such period shall begin after the enforcing agency has given notice of a certain and specific deviation from this title to the person to whom the permit or certification was issued.
(C) Gradual improvements to a higher degree of conformity shall be permissive, provided that there shall be complete conformity at the end of a period prescribed by the enforcing agency. (Ord. 45, 3-19-1973)