(a) The office may approve variations from the requirements of this article where it finds, as the result of a written request, that an emergency exists and that the proposed variations:

Terms Used In Alabama Code 8-17-250

  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(1) Are reasonable and necessary.
(2) Will not hinder the effective administration of the article.
(3) Will not be contrary to any other applicable state or federal law.
(4) Will not cause injury to any person or damage to public or private property.
(5) Are ordered by a circuit or district court judge after a hearing upon the record of the finding of the office.
(b) The office shall establish a fee not to exceed $50 to be paid by each applicant requesting a variation.