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SAN MARCOS CITY CODE CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE 2 <br />DIVISION 2. WATER CONSERVATION <br />(2) compliance with this article can not be technically accomplished; of <br />(3) alternative methods can be implemented that will achieve the same <br />reduction in water use; or <br />(4) the Director of CIP/Engineering may only grant a variance for a CIP <br />project, and only if it is determined that one of the above three <br />criteria exist. <br />(b) A request for variance will not be considered if submitted after an <br />enforcement action has been taken. <br />(c) A person may seek a variance from the provisions of this article by filing a <br />written petition for variance with the director. Any petition for variance must include the <br />following information: <br />(1) Name and address of petitioner(s); <br />(2) Purpose and location of water use; <br />(3) Specific provisions of this division for which the petitioner is <br />requesting a variance; <br />(4) Detailed explanation of how the specific provisions will adversely <br />affect the petitioner(s); <br />(5) Period of time for which the variance is sought; <br />(6) Alternative measures the petitioner proposes to implement in order <br />to meet the intent of this division; and <br />(7) Any other pertinent information as required by the director. <br />(d) The Director will have two weeks from receipt of the petition for variance <br />to review and act upon the request. If no action is taken within two weeks, the request shall <br />be considered denied. <br />(e) Approved variances shall include a description of the variance and a specific <br />time frame. A copy of the approved variance shall be retained by the petitioner. <br />Proposed amendments 2024 Page 13 <br />