Monterey Park, CA · Los Angeles County
Unreasonable Hardship Request
This request asks Monterey Park to consider an accessibility exception for a construction project and is completed by the property owner’s design professional.
What this form is
A licensed architect or civil engineer completes this request when a project seeks an exception to specified accessibility requirements because compliance would create an unreasonable hardship. The form asks for project and applicant details, the accessibility features not provided, existing path-of-travel features, and related construction and accessibility costs. The city uses the information to determine the request; the document says requests are submitted to the Access Appeals Commission for ratification unless denied.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking an accessibility exception for a qualifying project needs a licensed architect or civil engineer to complete and submit this request.
How to submit it
The owner or applicant’s design professional must submit the form to the Building and Safety Division at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California 91754. The document says a review fee is required but does not state the amount.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Unreasonable Hardship Request form.
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Complete The Form
Have a licensed architect or civil engineer provide the project details, accessibility information, cost information, signature, and date.
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Gather Supporting Details
Describe the accessibility features not provided and note on the plans or provide attachments if necessary.
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Submit To The City
Submit the form to the Building and Safety Division. The document states that a review fee is required.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Unreasonable Hardship Request?
- The document says the owner or applicant must have a licensed architect or civil engineer complete and submit the form to the Building and Safety Division.
- What information does the request ask for?
- It asks for project and applicant information, the accessibility features not provided, path-of-travel details, and costs for construction and accessibility features.
- Do I need a notary for the Unreasonable Hardship Request?
- No. The document calls for a signature and date, not a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Unreasonable Hardship Request?
- Submit it to Monterey Park’s Building and Safety Division at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California 91754. A review fee is required; the form does not state the amount.
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