East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County
Alternative Materials, Design Or Methods Of Construction
This request lets building owners or applicants ask the City of East Palo Alto to approve a code modification, alternative construction method, or hardship exemption.
What this form is
Use this request to seek a code modification, an alternative material, design, or construction method, or a hardship exemption or equivalent facilitation. The applicant describes the request and explains how it meets the stated findings of equivalency. The form asks for site, owner, applicant, and building details, applicable code sections, and a signature; plans or additional supporting sheets may be attached.
Who needs it
A building owner or applicant seeking a code modification, alternative construction approach, or hardship exemption from the City of East Palo Alto uses this request.
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 request is signed and dated without a notary; supporting plans or additional sheets may be attached, but no sworn or notarized step is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Alternative Materials, Design Or Methods Of Construction request.
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Complete The Request
Enter the site, owner, applicant, and building details, describe the request, and provide the applicable code sections and equivalency justification.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach plans if necessary to illustrate the request, along with any additional sheets or data.
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Submit To The City
Submit the request to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Alternative Materials, Design Or Methods Of Construction request?
- It is a request to the City of East Palo Alto for a code modification, an alternative material, design, or construction method, or a hardship exemption or equivalent facilitation.
- What information does the request ask for?
- It asks for site, owner, applicant, and building details, the requested relief and applicable code sections, and a justification showing equivalency. Plans and additional sheets or data may be attached.
- Do I need a notary for this request?
- No. The request calls for the requestor’s signature and date, not notarization. Supporting plans or additional sheets may be attached, but no sworn or notarized step is stated.
- How do I submit this request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.