The owners, occupants or persons in possession or control of the property wherein a swimming pool is located subject to the provisions of this chapter may apply for modification or variance of the terms and regulations set forth in this chapter. The application fee for a hearing before the Board of Appeals and Advisors is as set forth in the master fee schedule. The application submitted to the Department of Building and Housing shall be reviewed by the Director of Building and Housing to determine whether or not the modification as requested would adversely affect the public health, safety or general welfare. The Director of Building and Housing shall forward his report and recommendation to the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall review the report, allow and provide for specific modifications of terms of this chapter when it shall be determined that strict compliance with the terms of this chapter will not materially benefit or safeguard the public and that the work to be done will result in undue hardship to the owners or occupants or persons in possession or in control of the property. (Ord. 2724 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2171 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1211 § 1; prior code § 29.6).