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City of San Diego • Development Services Department
Determination of Unreasonable Hardship
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I, the undersigned, hereby request that the above referenced project be granted exception from the accessibility requirements
of the 2013 California Building Code, Chapter 11B, Section 11B-202.4, Exception 8. I certify that the information provided on
this application is true and correct.
Name (print): ______________________________________________
Owner
Architect
Design Professional
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Signature: __________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________
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FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
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The adjusted construction cost is less than or equal to the current valuation threshold. The elements noted on this ap-
plication shall comply with accessibility requirements of California Building Code Chapter 11B and shown
on the approved construction plans. The cost of compliance with Section 11B-202.4 need not exceed 20 percent
(20%) of the adjusted construction cost of alterations, structural repairs or addition.
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REQUEST DENIED. The adjusted construction cost exceeds the current valuation threshold. The cost of compliance
is determined NOT to be an unreasonable hardship. The elements noted on this application shall comply with acces-
sibility requirements of California Building Code Chapter 11B and shown on the approved construction plans.
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REQUEST GRANTED. The adjusted construction cost exceeds the current valuation threshold. The cost of compliance
is determined to be an unreasonable hardship. Compliance will be provided as noted on this application by equivalent
facilitation and full compliance. This finding shall be ratified through appeals process prior to approval of this project. Please
submit a copy of the construction plans showing how accessibility of noted elements is provided for appeals process.
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Name (print): ______________________________
Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________________________
APPEALS ACTION RATIFICATION RULING
The Appeals Action Ratification process took place on ___________________________
Specific Date
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APPROVED
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NOT APPROVED
[NOTE: The elements noted on this application shall comply with accessibility requirements
of California Building Code Chapter 11B and shown on the approved construction plans.]
Name (print): ______________________________
Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________________________
Footnotes:
The cost of alterations for the preceding three years include cost of construction of all alterations which did not provide an accessible path of travel to the area
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of the proposed alteration.
For the purpose of this exception, the adjusted construction cost of alterations, structural repairs or additions shall not include the cost of alterations to path of
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travel elements required to comply with Section 11B-202.4.
The cost of making the area of alterations or remodel accessible is not allowed to be excluded.
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The dollar valuation threshold is valid for the duration of one calendar year only and will be adjusted on the first of January of each year.
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