A. The NCO is authorized to grant variances for exception from any provision of this chapter, subject to limitation as to area, noise levels, time limits, and other terms and conditions as the NCO determines are appropriate to protect the public health, safety, and welfare from the noise emanating therefrom. This section shall in no way affect the duty to obtain any permit or license required by law for such activities.

B. In determining whether to grant or deny the application, the NCO shall balance the hardship on the applicant, the community, and other persons of not granting the variance against the adverse impact on the health, safety, and welfare of persons affected, the adverse impact on property affected, and any other adverse impacts of granting the variance. Applicants for variances and persons contesting variances may be required to submit such information as the NCO may reasonably require. In granting or denying an application, the NCO shall keep on public file a copy of the decision and the reasons for denying or granting the variance. (Ord. 90-7 (part), 1990)