Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County
Technically Infeasible / Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form
Architects or engineers of record use this form to request an accessibility unreasonable hardship exemption for a building permit project in Cupertino.
What this form is
This form documents a project’s construction costs, recent work at the site, and accessibility conditions along the path of travel to support an unreasonable hardship exemption request. Applicants select an option and provide the information and supporting documentation required for that option, including cost estimates and, for Option C, explanations of technical infeasibility or legal constraints.
Who needs it
An architect or engineer of record seeking an accessibility unreasonable hardship exemption for a Cupertino building permit project completes and signs this form.
How to submit it
The form lists the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014, and [email protected]. It does not specify a submission method or fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the architect or engineer of record without a notary; any attached cost estimates or supporting sheets are not described as sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Cupertino Technically Infeasible / Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form.
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Complete the Form
Select an option and fill in the project, construction cost, site history, and accessibility information requested.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach detailed cost estimates and any separate sheets required for your selected option.
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Sign and Submit
Have the architect or engineer of record sign and date the form, then use the department contact listed on it.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Cupertino hardship exemption form?
- No. The architect or engineer of record signs and dates the form; attached cost estimates or supporting sheets are not described as sworn.
- How do I submit the Cupertino hardship exemption form?
- The form lists the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 10300 Torre Avenue and [email protected]. It does not specify a submission method.
- What information does the hardship exemption form request?
- It asks about project costs, recent projects at the site, accessibility along the path of travel, and the basis for the selected exemption option.
- What attachments may be needed?
- The form requests detailed cost estimates and calls for separate-sheet explanations for certain Option B and Option C responses.
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This Technically Infeasible / Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cupertino form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.