Gilroy, CA · Santa Clara County
Reasonable Accommodation Request
This application lets a person with a disability, their representative, or an entity request an accommodation from Gilroy zoning regulations affecting fair access to housing.
What this form is
Use this application when a zoning law or other land-use regulation, policy, or practice may be a barrier to fair housing opportunities for a person with a disability. File it with the Planning Division, and submit it with any other planning permit or approval application required for the project. It asks for the accommodation sought, the basis for the disability claim, and why the accommodation is necessary.
Who needs it
A person with a disability, their representative, or an entity seeking a zoning-related accommodation to provide fair access to housing may file this application.
How to submit it
File the application with the Planning Division at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. If another planning permit or discretionary approval is required, file the request with that application for concurrent review.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Gilroy reasonable accommodation request application.
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Complete The Application
Describe the requested accommodation, the disability claim basis, why it is needed, and the requested property information.
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Gather Attachments
Include verification of the disability claim and, if applicable, copies of licenses or certifications and a list of adjacent property owners.
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Submit To The City
File it with the Planning Division. Submit it with any other planning permit or approval application required for the project.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request a reasonable accommodation?
- A person with a disability, their representative, or an entity may request accommodation when a zoning or land-use rule, policy, or practice acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the accommodation and applicable code provisions, the basis for the disability claim, why the accommodation is necessary, and information about the property and its proposed use.
- How do I submit the reasonable accommodation request?
- File it with the Gilroy Planning Division at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. If another planning permit or approval is required, file the request with that application.
- Do I need a notary for a reasonable accommodation request?
- No. This document does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.