(A) Variances from the regulatory standards of this chapter may be granted in accordance with the requirements provided below. Any application for a variance shall be made to, and decided by, the Engineering Supervisor.
(B) Individuals seeking a variance must submit a letter addressed to the Engineering Supervisor. The letter must contain:
(1) A request for a variance;
(2) Citation to the relevant section of this chapter;
(3) A narrative describing the reason for the variance request.
(C) The Public Works Department shall grant or deny the variance request if the Engineering Supervisor finds that all of the following criteria are met:
(1) There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that apply to the subject of the request that do not apply to similar properties, projects or requests.
(2) The variance will not threaten public health, safety, or welfare, or create a nuisance.
(3) No additional public expense will result
(4) Cost to the applicant of strictly complying with this chapter is not the primary reason for granting the variance.
(Ord. 19-1394, passed 9-10-2019) Penalty, see § 52.99