(A) Where, because of conditions peculiar to a particular structure, it would be unreasonably difficult to satisfy the literal requirements of this chapter, a variance may be granted by the Building Inspector and/or Code Enforcement Officer, jointly, upon written application therefor, or by the City Commission upon appeal, and such application shall state in writing the reasons why the variance should be made.
(B) A variance may be granted only where it shall be evident that reasonable safety and sanitation is assured, may include conditions not generally specified by this chapter in order to achieve that end, and may include an expiration date. Copies of all variances shall be recorded with the County Clerk, filed with the Building Inspector and/or Code Enforcement Officer, and served to the applicant.
(C) If not issued within 30 days after written application therefor is made to the Building Inspector and/or Code Enforcement Officer, the applicant shall be given a written statement of reasons why the variance cannot be granted, provided that no application shall be considered after a structure shall have been condemned as unsafe or unfit unless the owner shall have made a reasonable attempt to effect the ordered remedies.
(Ord. 950.5, passed 7-1-1982; Ord. 950.6-4-96, passed 4-8-1996)