- (a) An application for an encroachment permit for a use that is not consistent with the board's standards as outlined in Article 8 requires a variance approved by the board.
- (b) When approval of an encroachment requires a variance, the applicant must clearly state in the application why compliance with the board's standards is infeasible or not appropriate.
- (c) The Executive Officer or Chief Engineer may grant temporary variances to allow work during the flood season (See Table 8.1).
- (d) Where the Executive Officer finds in a particular situation that there is no legitimate reason for the application of one of the board's standards, the Executive Officer may waive any such standard for that situation.
Note: Authority cited: Section 8571, Water Code. Reference: Section 8710, Water Code.
History
1. New section filed 9-30-96; operative 10-30-96 (Register 96, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 85, No. 26.
2. Amendment filed 2-15-2012; operative 2-15-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 7).