Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 85.25 - Variances granted by the Department(a) During the period between EQB designation of a bluff recession hazard area and the approval of the Department of a bluff setback ordinance and regulations of a municipality, the Department may grant variances to the bluff setback requirements for all construction in a designated bluff recession hazard area. A property owner shall file an application with the Department for a variance to allow construction on his property.(b) When the Department receives the completed application for a variance, it will review the application based on the criteria for a variance under § 85.37(4) (relating to contents of ordinance and regulations submitted by municipality) within 45 days, and send a certified letter to the applicant approving or disapproving the variance. A copy of this letter will be sent to the municipality for its permanent record. If the Department does not take action regarding the application within 45 days of receipt of this application, the application will be deemed approved. The provisions of this §85.25 amended September 18, 2009, effective 9/19/2009, 39 Pa.B. 5415.