If it is claimed that the true intent and meaning of this chapter has been wrongly interpreted by the Code Enforcement Officer; that the time allowed for compliance with any order of the Code Enforcement Officer is too short; or that conditions peculiar to a particular building make it unreasonably difficult to meet the literal requirements prescribed by this chapter and the Code Enforcement Officer, the contractor, the owner, his or her agent or the occupant may file a notice to appeal within 10 days after the decision or order of the Code Enforcement Officer has been made to the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall have the power and authority, when appealed to, to modify the decision or order of the Code Enforcement Officer. Such a decision shall be final, subject only to any remedy which the aggrieved person may have at law or equity. Applications for review shall be in writing and shall state the reasons why the appeal should be considered or made. A variance shall be granted only where it is evident that reasonable safety and sanitation is assured and may include conditions not generally specified by this code to achieve that end. The Board of Appeals is not empowered to waive requirements of the code. A copy of any variance so granted shall be sent to both the Code Enforcement Officer and the applicant.
(Prior Code, § 12-74) (Ord. 3035, § 1, 9-5-1995; Am. Ord. 3420, § 2, 6-4-2002)