An application for an exemption or an adjustment to the requirements of this chapter shall be made to the director of public works or his/her designee. Requests for an exemption or adjustment may be made consistent with state law and shall be based on the finding by the director of public works that the use of recycled water demonstrates an adverse effect to the applicant's landscaping installed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified herein. The director of public works may also consider any additional factors, including any special costs or hardships which may be created by the use of recycled water. A written determination will be made on all requests for exemptions or adjustments within ten business days and mailed to the applicant. If the exemption or adjustment is not granted, the applicant must fully comply with the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 5002 § 2, 2008)