San Pablo, CA · Contra Costa County

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Unreasonable Hardship Request

This form lets an applicant request an exception to disabled access requirements for a San Pablo project when compliance would create an unreasonable hardship.

What this form is

Applicants use this form for projects whose adjusted construction cost exceeds the current valuation threshold and that request an exception to disabled access regulations. It asks for project and occupancy details, the access features not provided, construction costs, and how compliance will be provided to the maximum extent possible. The applicant also prints their name, identifies their role, and signs.

Who needs it

An owner, tenant, or agent seeking an unreasonable hardship exception to disabled access requirements for a San Pablo project needs this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Unreasonable Hardship Request form.

  2. 2

    Complete Project Details

    Fill in the site, permit, occupancy, work, access feature, and construction cost information requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Provide plan references or attachments if necessary to describe the existing conditions and proposed compliance.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Print your name, identify your role, sign the form, and submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Unreasonable Hardship Request form for?
It requests an exception to disabled access requirements for a project whose adjusted construction cost exceeds the current valuation threshold and where compliance would create an unreasonable hardship.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for the project address, permit and occupancy details, proposed work, access features not provided, construction costs, and how compliance will be provided to the maximum extent possible.
Do I need a notary for the Unreasonable Hardship Request?
No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Unreasonable Hardship Request?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Unreasonable Hardship Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Pablo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.