Monterey Park, CA · Los Angeles County
Unreasonable Hardship Request
This request asks the City of Monterey Park to consider an accessibility exception for a qualifying construction project, and a licensed design professional submits it.
What this form is
The request seeks an exception to accessibility requirements for qualifying work on existing public accommodations, public-use areas, or public housing when compliance would create an unreasonable hardship. The owner or applicant must have a licensed architect or civil engineer complete it for a Building and Safety Division determination. The form asks for project details, affected accessibility features, and construction and accessibility costs.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant seeking an accessibility exception for a qualifying project needs a licensed architect or civil engineer to complete this request.
How to submit it
The owner or applicant’s licensed architect or civil engineer must submit the request to the Building and Safety Division; a review fee is required. The form lists the Division’s email and street address.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Unreasonable Hardship Request PDF.
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Complete The Request
Have the owner or applicant’s licensed architect or civil engineer complete the project and accessibility information.
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Gather Supporting Details
Describe the accessibility features affected and provide the requested construction and accessibility cost information; include plans or attachments if necessary.
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Submit To The City
Submit the request to the Building and Safety Division. The form states that a review fee is required.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Unreasonable Hardship Request for?
- It asks Monterey Park to consider an exception to accessibility requirements for qualifying construction work when compliance would create an unreasonable hardship.
- Who completes the Unreasonable Hardship Request?
- The owner or applicant must have a licensed architect or civil engineer complete and submit the request to the Building and Safety Division.
- Do I need a notary for the Unreasonable Hardship Request?
- No. The request is signed and dated without a notary, and the form identifies no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
- How do I submit the Unreasonable Hardship Request?
- A licensed architect or civil engineer submits it to the Building and Safety Division. The form lists the Division’s email and street address and notes that a review fee is required.
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