§ 13-73. Same—Granting and revoking variance.

(a)

Whenever it is found by the control director, upon presentation of adequate proof, that compliance with any provision of this article will result in an arbitrary or unreasonable taking of property or in the practical closing or elimination of any lawful business, occupation or activity, in either case without corresponding benefit or advantage to the owner, lessee, or operator of such business, occupation or activity, the control director may grant individual variances beyond the limits provided in this article with such variances pertaining only to air contaminants which are not regulated by the Act or rules, regulations or orders of the state board.

(b)

Any variance granted pursuant to this section shall be granted for such period of time as shall be specified by the control director at the time of the grant and may be revoked by the control director upon the failure of the holder of such variance to abide by and operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of such variance.

(Code 1964, Amended, § 15.30(B))