Legal Documents of Maryville

The director of engineering and public works, or his/her designee, may waive or modify any of the general criteria which are deemed inappropriate or too restrictive for site conditions by granting a variance as set forth herein. Variances may be granted in writing under the following conditions:

1. At the time of plan submission, an applicant may request variances to become part of the approved erosion prevention and sediment control plan. The applicant must explain the reasons for requesting variances in writing. Specific variances which are allowed must be documented on the approved erosion prevention and sediment control plan.
2. During construction, a permit holder may request variances to the approved erosion prevention and sediment control plan. Until such time as the amended plan is approved by the city, the land-disturbing activity shall not proceed, except in accordance with the erosion prevention and sediment control plan as originally approved.
3. Absent universal circumstances, a response to the variance request should be given by the city within twenty (20) working days. Without a written approval, no variance shall be considered valid. (1999 Code, § 19-318)