Athens City Code

After such hearings, the board shall sustain, modify, or withdraw the notice, depending upon its findings as to whether the provisions of this chapter and of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto have been complied with. The board may also modify any notice so as to authorize a variance from the provisions of this chapter when, because of special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, provided that the spirit of this chapter will be observed, public health and welfare secured and substantial justice done. The board may also extend the time specified for compliance if the case warrants. If the board sustains or modifies such notice, it shall be deemed to be an order and the violator shall comply with all provisions of such order within the specified length of time.

(Code 1972, § 4-520; Code 1995, § 12-520)