Imperial Beach, CA · San Diego County
Unreasonable Hardship Application
Property owners or tenants submit this application to request an exception to specified accessibility requirements for a building project in Imperial Beach.
What this form is
This application requests an exception to accessibility requirements for alterations under the California Building Code. It includes sections for projects below a stated valuation threshold and requests for specific exceptions, and asks for project, permit, cost, and accessibility-feature information. Applicants provide supporting cost documentation, describe accessibility features, and obtain signatures from the owner or tenant and architect or designer.
Who needs it
Property owners or tenants seeking an accessibility exception for a building project, with information from an architect or designer, may use this application.
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 without a notary; it requires owner or tenant and architect or designer signatures and dates, and mentions no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Unreasonable Hardship Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter project, permit, owner or applicant, accessibility-feature, and cost information in the applicable section.
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Gather Supporting Documentation
Attach documentation for accessibility-upgrade costs and adjusted construction costs as requested by the form.
- 4
Sign And Date
Obtain the required owner or tenant and architect or designer signatures and dates.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Unreasonable Hardship Application for?
- It requests an exception to specified accessibility requirements for a building project and asks for project details, accessibility features, costs, and supporting documentation.
- Who completes this application?
- The form identifies the owner or tenant and architect or designer as individuals who provide information. It includes signature and date lines for both.
- How do I submit the Unreasonable Hardship Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the Unreasonable Hardship Application?
- No. The form requires owner or tenant and architect or designer signatures and dates, but mentions no notarized attachment or sworn step.
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