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20.12.060 20.12.060 Variances: The Director of Public Works shall have the power to grant a variance to any of the provisions of the adopted Uniform Plumbing Code upon applica- tion, in writing, by the affected party or his duly authorized agent, when there aze practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the code; provided, that the spirit of the code shall be observed, public health, safety and welfaze secured and substantial jus- tice done. The particulars of such vari- ance and the decision of the Director of Public Works shall be entered in the records of the Public Works Depart- ment of the City and a signed copy fur- nished the applicant. The granting of any variance shall not be construed to imply or fix any liability on the pazt of the City or any officer or employee thereof for any damages to persons or property by reason of such variance. (Prior Code § 2-13.34) 20.12.070 Appeals: Whenever the Director of Public Works shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provi- sions of the code or this Chapter do not apply or that the true intent or meaning of the code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Director of Public Works to the City Manager within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision appealed. Such appeal shall be in writing and the City Manag- er shall within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the appeal and by written notice to the appellant either uphold, reverse or modify the decision of the Director of Public Works. The decision of the City Manager may be appealed within thirty (30) days of said decision to the Boazd of Appeals established by Section 20.12.080 of this Chapter. (Prior Code § 2-13.35) 20.12.080 Board Of Appeals - Established: There is created and established a Board of Appeals consisting of five (5) members. Each member of the Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the Council for a term of two (2) years; provided, that the first two (2) members appointed shall serve a term of one yeaz. The Boazd shall elect a chairman. The Director of Public Works or his representative shall be an ex officio member of said Boazd and shall serve as secretary. The Boazd shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its business. Any board of appeals appointed by the City Council under the provisions of any other ordi- nance may act as the Board of Appeals provided for in this Chapter when so directed by resolution of the City Coun- cil. (Prior Code § 2-13.36) 20.12.090 Board Of Appeals - Duties: The Board of Appeals shall: A. Upon receipt of a written notice of appeal from the decision of the City Manager by the owner or party in inter- (Pleasanton April 2000) ']fig