(1) 
Variances. When necessary, the Hearing Examiner may authorize variances to the requirements of this chapter. Application for a variance shall be made as a part of the application for an infectious waste activity permit and shall state fully the grounds of the variance application and the facts relied upon by the petitioner.
The Hearing Examiner shall find that all of the following facts, with respect to the variance application, are met:
(a) 
That the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this chapter;
(b) 
That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity of the property involved; and
(c) 
That extraordinary hardship would result from strict compliance with these regulations because of special circumstances or conditions.
(2) 
Appeals. Any decision of the Hearing Examiner approving or disapproving an application for an infectious waste activity permit shall be reviewable as provided in Chapter 2.25 LCC.
(Ord. 1112 § 7, 1991; Ord. 1157, 1998)
(1) 
Permits Prohibited. No building permit, septic tank permit, or other development permit shall be issued for any activity being conducted in violation of the requirements of this chapter.
(2) 
Action to Restrain Violations. The office of the Lewis County prosecuting attorney shall bring such injunctive, declaratory, or other actions as are necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(3) 
Any person who fails to comply with this chapter shall also be subject to the monetary penalties in LCC § 1.20.020 and § 1.20.040. Each violation or day of noncompliance shall constitute a separate violation.
(4) 
Any penalty imposed pursuant to this section shall be subject to review by the board of county commissioners of Lewis County.
(Ord. 1112 § 8, 1991; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1180 § 9, 2002)