8-516.A. Waiver Authorized. The Permit Authority may waive any part but not all of the submission requirements imposed by this regulation upon petition of the applicant that full compliance with the submission requirements would be unreasonably burdensome for the applicant and that the proposed development will have an insubstantial impact on the surrounding area. Such a waiver may be granted, after due consideration by the permit authority, upon a written determination that the information to be submitted is sufficient for the permit authority to arrive at a permit decision in full compliance with the law and this Division and that the proposed development will have an insubstantial impact on the surrounding areas.

8-516.B. Public Hearing; Exemption. The petition shall be considered and the decision rendered by the Permit Authority at a public hearing held in compliance with the provisions of Section 8-407, except when the applicant seeks permission to construct one (1) unit or an addition or alteration to an existing structure, the applicant shall be exempt from the public notice and hearing requirement. Upon petition to the Permit Authority, an applicant who seeks to construct multiple units may also request exemption from the public notice and hearing requirements, if sufficient evidence is submitted that the specific area is safe from the defined hazard(s). The exemption shall be at the discretion of the Permit Authority. When applicants are exempt from the public notice and hearing requirement, the Permit Authority shall render a decision at a regular meeting of the Permit Authority.