Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code to the contrary, the director of the building inspections division shall have the authority, duty and obligation to grant variances from any and all provisions of the housing, building, electrical, fire, mechanical and plumbing codes of the city under the following conditions:
A. The premises or structure for which the variance is sought is situated upon land which is subject to an XH experimental residential housing designation imposed upon the property under the provisions of Article III of this chapter; and
B. Such variance is requested by a federal agency, its contractors or agents, in connection with the development and construction of prototype or experimental housing; and
C. Such variances are necessary to permit the construction, alteration, occupancy and disposal for intended use of the prototype or experimental housing and related structures to be constructed in conjunction with such housing. (Prior code § 52.06.601)