(A) To the extent consistent with the applicable provisions of the Act and the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (ILCS Chapter 415 , Act 5, §§ 1 et seq., as amended from time to time), the Board may grant individual variances beyond the limitations prescribed in § 53.022. The maximum variances on limitation on discharge (hereinafter “maximum variance”) shall be 2.5 times the limitation on dischargefor specific pollutants, provided, however, that the Board may, upon a showing by a petitioner, that said maximum variance would be insufficient.
(B) In granting a variance, the Board may impose such conditions, exceptions, time limitations, duration, and other limitations as the policies of this chapter, the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, and the Act may require. Except as provided by this section, any variance granted by the Board shall not exceed two years and shall be granted upon the condition that the person who received such variance shall make such periodic progress reports as the Board shall specify. Such variance may be extended from year to year by affirmative action of the Board for up to a maximum of five years but only if satisfactory progress has been shown.
(C) Any person seeking a variance shall do so by filing a petition for variance with the General Manager on forms provided by the village. The village shall specify information required to be submitted by the petitioner. The General Manager shall investigate such petition, consider the views of persons who might be adversely affected by the granting of a variance, and make a report to the Board of the disposition of the petition. If the Board, in its discretion, concludes that a hearing would be advisable or if the General Manager or any other person files a written objection to the granting of such variance within 15 days, then a hearing shall be held under the provisions of §53.083(C) and the burden of proof shall be on the petitioner.
(Ord. 03-19, passed 10-20-2003)