§ 34-12-15 - Variances
               	 		
O.C.G.A.    34-12-15   (2010)
   34-12-15.    Variances 
      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.