What is the accessibility hardship application for?

It requests an unreasonable hardship determination for accessibility upgrades at an existing commercial or multifamily structure when improvements are planned.

Who completes this application?

The property owner, applicant, or architect completes and submits the application with the building permit application.

Do I need a notary for the accessibility hardship application?

No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and owner, but no notary block or notarized attachment is identified.

How do I submit the accessibility hardship application?

Submit it with the permit application to the Building Division at 501 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, or email building@hmbcity.com.

Half Moon Bay, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Application for Unreasonable Hardship Determination for Accessibility Upgrades

Owners, applicants, or architects use this application to request an unreasonable hardship determination for accessibility upgrades at existing commercial or multifamily properties.

What this form is

This application requests an unreasonable hardship determination for accessibility upgrades when work is planned at an existing commercial or multifamily structure. The owner, applicant, or architect completes it and submits it with the building permit application. It asks for project and contact details, construction costs, proposed accessibility upgrades and their costs, and certifications; city staff and approved consultants conduct a site review, and a review fee is required.

Who needs it

An owner, applicant, or architect seeking an unreasonable hardship determination for accessibility upgrades must complete this application with the permit application.

How to submit it

Complete and submit the application with the permit application to the Building Division, City of Half Moon Bay, 501 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, or email [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant and owner simply sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the unreasonable hardship application for accessibility upgrades.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the project and contact details, construction cost, proposed accessibility upgrades, and upgrade costs.
3
Gather Permit Materials
Include this completed application with the building permit application.
4
Submit To The Building Division
Submit it to the Building Division at the address or email listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the accessibility hardship application for?: It requests an unreasonable hardship determination for accessibility upgrades at an existing commercial or multifamily structure when improvements are planned.
Who completes this application?: The property owner, applicant, or architect completes and submits the application with the building permit application.
Do I need a notary for the accessibility hardship application?: No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and owner, but no notary block or notarized attachment is identified.
How do I submit the accessibility hardship application?: Submit it with the permit application to the Building Division at 501 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, or email [email protected].

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This Application for Unreasonable Hardship Determination for Accessibility Upgrades doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Half Moon Bay form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.