(1) General – Users may request relief from the provisions of Chapters 40D-21 and 40D-22, F.A.C., and orders issued pursuant thereto, by filing with the District a Petition For Variance or Waiver, in accordance with Florida Statutes § 120.542, and Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 28-104, or by filing Form No. LEG-R.42.00-058 (11/15), https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-06054, incorporated herein by reference and available upon request from the District. Relief from provisions of a local government ordinance imposing more severe restrictions shall be by petition to such local government.
    (2) Unless the petitioner requests otherwise, the petition for variance or waiver shall be considered a petition for informal proceeding under Florida Statutes Chapter 120
Rulemaking Authority 120.54(5), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5), 373.175, 373.246 FS. History-New 11-19-84, Amended 7-2-86, Formerly 40D-21.291, Amended 7-2-98, 12-7-10, 6-29-14, 11-22-15.