§ 17.12.030. Code modifications.

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Notwithstanding any other provision in this title, and consistent with Section 104.10 of the International Building Code, wherever there are practical difficulties in carrying out the provisions of the Building Code, the Code Official shall have the authority to grant modifications in individual cases, provided that the Code Official shall find that particular individual circumstances make compliance with the strict letter of the Building Code impractical, that the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of the Building Code, and that the modification does not jeopardize health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural requirements. Such modifications shall be considered and decided by the Code Official following an applicant's written request for and substantiation of the need, to include compensatory action and/or equivalent design criteria, for such modifications.

(Ord. O-30-08 Amended § 1 (part), 2009: Ord. O-38-01 § 1 (part): Ord. O-54-95 § 1 (part): prior code § 6-6)

(Ord. No. O-21-10 Amended, § I, 11-8-2010; Ord. No. O-23-12, § I, 7-23-2012)

                    
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