VARIANCES.

Austin City Code tit. 15, ch. 15-13, art. 7

in effect

Austin City Code § 15-13-71 WATER SOURCES OR END USES.

§ 15-13-71 - WATER SOURCES OR END USES. (A) The director may grant variances for additional alternative water sources and end uses as set forth in Article 1 (General Provisions) if the project applicant demonstrates that the variance will not pose a threat to public health. (B) A project applicant must submit a request for a variance in writing that provides the anticipated source water quality data. (C) If the director grants a variance, the variance must also include appropriate water quality criteria and, when necessary, any additional monitoring and reporting requirements. (D) The director's decision to deny a variance is final. Source: Ord. No. 20201210-006, Pt. 2, 12-21-20.

Austin City Code § 15-13-72 SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING FREQUENCIES.

§ 15-13-72 - SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING FREQUENCIES. (A) The director may grant variances from the sampling requirements and the reporting frequencies specified in this chapter if the project applicant or permittee demonstrates that: (1) strict interpretation of a standard would cause practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship due to special circumstances; (2) the requested variances do not pose a threat to the public health; and (3) the requested variance is consistent with the purposes of the requirements. (B) A project applicant or permittee must submit a request for a variance in writing. (C) The director's decision to grant a variance is final. (D) The director may amend permit requirements for sampling requirements and reporting frequencies as a condition for the variance. Source: Ord. No. 20201210-006, Pt. 2, 12-21-20.

Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-13REONWARESY_ART7VAFetched: 10/27/2026