§ 15-118. Variance procedures.

(a)

Applications for variances from the requirements of this article shall be made to the environmental protection officer. The environmental protection officer may approve an application for, and require of, the applicant for a variance such information as is necessary to carry out the purposes of these rules.

(b)

Variances and renewals thereof may be granted upon a showing by the applicant of any one (1) of the following reasons:

(1)

There is no practicable means known or available for the adequate control of the pollution involved.

(2)

Compliance with the particular requirement or requirements from which a variance is sought will necessitate the taking of measures which, because of their extent or cost, must be spread over a considerable period of time. A variance granted for this reason shall prescribe a timetable for the taking of the measures required.

(3)

To relieve or prevent hardship of a kind other than those provided for in subsections 15-118(b)(1) and 15-118(b)(2).

(c)

Variances and renewals thereof granted under authority of this subsection shall each be limited to a period to run concurrent with such period as is provided in any Florida Department of Environmental Protection variance or renewal thereof.

(d)

Any aggrieved person may appeal the issuance or denial of a variance pursuant to Chapter 15, Article II.

(Ord. No. 2013-09 , § 4, 4-9-13)