(A) Written request. Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out provisions of this chapter, the Code Official shall have the right to vary or modify such provisions upon the written application of the owner or the owner’s representative, provided that the spirit and intent of the law is observed and that the public health, safety and welfare is ensured. The application for modification and the final decision of the Code Official shall be in writing and shall be officially recorded in the permanent records of the Department.
(B) Approval. If the Code Official approves any request for a variance or modification, then all other requirements of this chapter shall apply and the approval of any such variance or modification by the Code Official shall not be deemed a waiver of the provisions of this chapter unless the owner completes said work in the time provided by the Code Official and this chapter, failure to start or complete any work so approved by the Code Official shall be deemed a waiver by the owner and revocation by the Code Official of any such variance or modification previously granted.
(Ord. 2002-15, passed 10-14-02)