What does the unreasonable hardship exemption application ask for?

It asks for property and project details, construction and access-feature costs, proposed upgrades, information about recent work in the tenant space, and the applicant’s certification.

Who uses this application?

Applicants seeking an unreasonable hardship exemption for work on an existing building with construction costs that do not exceed the amount stated on the form use this application.

Do I need a notary for the unreasonable hardship exemption application?

No. The form has applicant and Building Official signature and date fields but no notary block. Cost information must be documented by actual bids or other information accepted by the Building Official.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA · Monterey County

No notary required

Application for Unreasonable Hardship Exemption

Property owners or applicants use this form to request an unreasonable hardship exemption for access requirements on qualifying existing-building construction projects.

What this form is

This application is for an existing building where the construction cost does not exceed $209,208, and asks the applicant to document costs for access features required to meet current State Title-24 Disable Access Standards. It requests property and project details, construction and access-feature costs, information about recent work in the tenant space, proposed upgrades, and applicant certification; the Building Official records the decision.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking an unreasonable hardship exemption for qualifying work on an existing building complete the project and cost information and certify it.

How to submit it

Submit it to the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Community Planning and Building Department, PO Box CC, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921; the form lists phone number (831) 620-2010.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; supporting cost information must be documented by actual bids or other information accepted by the Building Official, and the applicant signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the unreasonable hardship exemption application PDF.
2
Complete the Project Details
Enter the property address, APN, building permit number, construction cost, work description, and access-feature cost information.
3
Document Access-Feature Costs
Provide actual bids or other cost information accepted by the Building Official.
4
Sign and Date the Form
Print your name, sign and date the applicant certification, and provide the requested contact details.
5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application to the Community Planning and Building Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the unreasonable hardship exemption application ask for?: It asks for property and project details, construction and access-feature costs, proposed upgrades, information about recent work in the tenant space, and the applicant’s certification.
Who uses this application?: Applicants seeking an unreasonable hardship exemption for work on an existing building with construction costs that do not exceed the amount stated on the form use this application.
Do I need a notary for the unreasonable hardship exemption application?: No. The form has applicant and Building Official signature and date fields but no notary block. Cost information must be documented by actual bids or other information accepted by the Building Official.
How do I submit the unreasonable hardship exemption application?: Submit it to the Community Planning and Building Department, PO Box CC, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921. The form lists (831) 620-2010.

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This Application for Unreasonable Hardship Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Carmel-by-the-Sea form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.