Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-37

Such hearing shall be had before the housing code appeals committee. Appropriate notice to the parties and the public shall be made. Such committee by a majority vote, shall sustain, modify or withdraw the notice of alleged violations and may also grant an extension or variance in accordance with the following conditions: (a)
The time for performance of any act required by the notice may be extended for not more than twelve (12) months subject to appropriate conditions and where the committee makes specific findings of fact based on evidence relating to the particular case:
(1) That there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying out the strict letter of any provisions of this article; and
(2) That such extension is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this article in securing the public health, safety and general welfare.
(b) A variance may be granted in a specific case and from a specific provision of this article subject to appropriate conditions and where the committee makes specific findings of fact based on evidence relating to the particular case:
(1) That there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying out the strict letter of the provision;
(2) That the effect of the application of the provision would be arbitrary in the specific case;
(3) That an extension would not constitute an appropriate relief from the practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships or this arbitrary effect; and
(4) That such variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this article in securing the public health, safety and general welfare.
(c) A written notice of any decision made by the committee shall be sent to the petitioner.