A. The director of water resources and conservation may grant exceptions for use of water otherwise prohibited by this chapter if an exception is necessary to avoid an adverse impact on health, sanitation or safety of the applicant or the public, and/or to avoid undue hardship for the applicant or the public. Any exception granted shall not be broader than necessary, or of a duration longer than necessary to avoid the adverse effect on health, sanitation, fire protection or safety and/or to avoid the undue hardship.

B. The decision of the director of water resources and conservation may be appealed to the city council by submitting a written appeal to the city clerk within fifteen calendar days of the date of the decision. Upon granting any appeal, the council may impose any conditions it determines to be just and proper. Exceptions granted by the council shall be prepared in writing, and the council may require the exception be recorded at applicant’s expense.