Los Altos Hills, CA · Santa Clara County
Application For Alternate Materials Or Methods Of Construction
Property owners, architects, engineers, or contractors use this application to request approval for alternate construction materials, designs, or methods.
What this form is
Use this application to request approval for alternate materials, designs, or methods of construction for a project. It asks for project and construction details, the code requirement, the proposed alternative, and a justification; submit a separate form for each alternative item. Supporting references, test reports, or expert opinions may be attached, and the architect or engineer must wet stamp and sign.
Who needs it
An owner, architect, engineer, or contractor requesting approval for an alternate construction material, design, or method may use this application.
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 application is signed without a notary; the owner, architect or engineer, and contractor have signature lines, and the architect or engineer must wet stamp and sign.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the project details, describe the alternative and code requirement, and explain the justification. Complete a separate form for each alternative item.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach any supporting references, test reports, or expert opinions. The architect or engineer must wet stamp and sign.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Alternate Materials application?
- No. The application has signature lines but no notary block; the architect or engineer must wet stamp and sign.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for project details, the code requirement, a description of the proposed alternative, and a justification. Use a separate form for each alternative item.
- What supporting documents can I attach?
- The application mentions references, test reports, and expert opinions as possible supporting documents for the justification.
- How do I submit the Alternate Materials application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.