Benicia, CA · Solano County
Construction Hardship Form
This form lets applicants request hardship review and document accessibility improvements for a building alteration, structural repair, or addition in Benicia.
What this form is
Applicants use this form to request hardship review for accessibility improvements associated with a building alteration, structural repair, or addition. It asks for project and construction cost details, information about accessible features and proposed improvements, and a description of the hardship request. Submit the form with a site and floor plan of existing and proposed accessibility improvements along the accessible route before plan review is completed.
Who needs it
Applicants undertaking a building alteration, structural repair, or addition who are requesting hardship review for required accessibility improvements need this form.
How to submit it
Submit the form and site and floor plan to the Building Division at 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510, before completing plan review.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the information is true and correct, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Construction Hardship Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter project details, construction costs, accessibility feature information, and the hardship request; then sign and date the applicant certification.
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Prepare The Plan
Prepare a site and floor plan showing existing and proposed accessibility improvements along the accessible route to the area of alteration.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form and plan to the Building Division before completing plan review.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Construction Hardship Form?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form and certifies the information is true and correct; no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
- How do I submit the Construction Hardship Form?
- Submit it with a site and floor plan of existing and proposed accessibility improvements to the Building Division before completing plan review.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for project details, permit valuation, accessibility feature conditions and costs, a description of proposed access features, and the hardship request.
- What happens after the hardship request is reviewed?
- The form says a copy of the approval or denial will be returned to the applicant. The request is subject to Building Official approval and access appeals board ratification.
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