§ 5-704. Variances

   (a) Power of political subdivision to grant. -- Except as to the land area subject to jurisdiction of the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals as established under Subtitle 5 of this title, a political subdivision or a joint board established under Subtitle 6 of this title may grant any variance to a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, if the variance will not endanger the public health, safety, and welfare.

(b) Application. -- Unless the legislative body of the political subdivision or the joint board provides otherwise, any person who desires a maximum height variance may apply for the variance in accordance with the local procedure for requesting a variance to the comprehensive zoning regulations of the political subdivision.

(c) Notice to Administration. -- If an application for a variance is made, the political subdivision or joint board shall notify the Administration of the application at least 10 days before any hearing is held on it.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 1A, § 8-804; 1977, ch. 13, § 2; 1986, ch. 859.