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F or any period when Stage 4 of the Drought Response Plan has been declared, the City may adopt and enforce any or all additional measures as needed to protect water supplies and human health and safety. 6.0 Variances The Director may grant temporary varIances to the prOVISIons of this Plan if it is determined that special circumstances exist. A variance will be considered if it meets any of the following conditions: . Compliance will adversely affect public health and/or safety, . Compliance cannot be technically accomplished, or . Alternative methods can be implemented which will achieve the same reduction in water use. Persons requesting an exemption from the provisions of this Plan must file a petition for variance with the Director. Petitions for variance must include the following information: . Name and address ofpetitioner(s), . Purpose and location of water use, . Specific provision(s) of the Plan from which the petitioner IS requesting a varIance, . Detailed explanation of how the specific provision of the Plan will adversely affect the petitioner, . Period of time for which the variance is sought, . Alternative demand management measures the petitioner is tal<ing or proposes to tal<e to meet the intent of this Plan, and . Any other pertinent information as requested. Petitions for variance will be reviewed and acted upon within two weeks of receipt. If the petition for variance is denied, the petitioner may request an appeal from the San Marcos City Manager. 7.0 Implementation and Enforcement The City of San Marcos Drought Response Plan is implemented and enforced In accordance with the provisions of San Marcos Ordinance 2006-38 (Appendix A). Enforcement personnel include the Water/Wastewater Utilities Director, City peace officers, City code 10