Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County
Accessibility Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form
Property owners and project representatives use this form to request a Cupertino accessibility unreasonable hardship exemption for permitted construction work.
What this form is
This form documents a request for an accessibility unreasonable hardship exemption and asks applicants to select an option based on project valuation or technical infeasibility. It requests project costs, recent work at the site, accessibility conditions and improvement estimates; some requests also require descriptions of equivalent facilitation or technical infeasibility. Applicants must address the criteria for their selected option and attach detailed cost estimates where indicated.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an accessibility unreasonable hardship exemption for a Cupertino project submit this form with information supporting their selected option.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the architect or engineer of record signs and dates it, and the form requests cost estimates or separate sheets where applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Accessibility Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form.
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Complete the Form
Select an option and provide the requested project, construction cost, and accessibility details.
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Gather Attachments
Attach detailed cost estimates and, when applicable, separate sheets with the requested technical infeasibility or legal constraint information.
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Sign and Submit
Have the architect or engineer of record sign and date the form, then submit it to the Building Division by mail or email.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Accessibility Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form do?
- It records a request for an accessibility unreasonable hardship exemption and collects project, cost, and accessibility information to support the selected option.
- Do I need a notary for the Accessibility Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form?
- No. The architect or engineer of record signs and dates the form without a notary. Attach cost estimates or separate sheets where the form requests them.
- How do I submit the Accessibility Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014, or email [email protected].
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