§ 34-13-15 - Variances from standards and regulations
O.C.G.A. 34-13-15 (2010)
34-13-15. Variances from standards and regulations
If any person would incur practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in complying with the standards and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, or if any person is aggrieved by any order issued by the department, the person may make a written application to the department stating his grounds and applying for a variance. The department may grant such a variance in the spirit of the provisions of this chapter with due regard to the public safety. The granting or denial of a variance by the department shall be in writing and shall describe the conditions under which the variance is granted or the reasons for denial. A record shall be kept of all variances granted by the department and such record shall be open to inspection by the public.