Council may, by resolution, adopt special design specifications for the construction, repair or replacement of sidewalks, curbs and gutters under this chapter. Such special design specifications may be adopted from time to time and for such area within the City as Council shall reasonably determine. Council shall base its determination upon the comparative cost and the public purpose to be served in achieving a safe, harmonious and integrated plan for sidewalk construction, repair and development for the area involved. Council also reserves the right to grant variances from any such special design specifications. As used herein, “variance” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 1102.01. Variances may only be granted upon the written application of an affected party filed with the Clerk of Council. Such applications shall be in the form prescribed by Council and Council shall grant or deny applications within thirty days from the date of filing. Failure of Council to grant or deny such applications within the time specified shall be considered a denial of such applications. The City Engineer shall maintain records of the applications filed and the disposition made of each, all of which shall be certified to him by the Clerk of Council. (Ord. 4357. Passed 2-8-11.)