Modifications.
Oxford Code of Ordinances § 38-55
in effectSec. 38-55. - Modifications.
The chief of the fire department shall have the power to modify any provision of the code hereby adopted upon application in writing by the owner, the lessee or the duly authorized agent of either, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the code, provided the spirit of the code shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modifications when granted or allowed and the decision of the chief of the fire department thereon shall be entered upon the records of the department and copies of said particulars and decision shall be signed by the chief of the fire department and furnished to the applicant and to the mayor and board of aldermen.
(Code 1968, § 10-15; Ord. No. 2013-4, 2-19-2013)
Source: City of Oxford, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/oxford/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH38FIPRPR_ARTIITECO_DIV2FIPRCO_S38-55MOFetched: 11/1/2026
