§ 122-264. Emergency variance requests.

As provided for in O.C.G.A. § 12-5-7(a)(1), a political subdivision of this state or local government authority shall not be prohibited from imposing more stringent restrictions on outdoor water use than those required by Chapter 391-3-30 in case of an emergency which immediately threatens the public health, safety, or welfare; provided, however, that such emergency restrictions shall be valid for a period not to exceed seven days unless a variance is granted by the Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

(Ord. of 7-27-04; Amd. of 2-24-09; Amd. of 2-22-11; Amd. of 2-23-16)