Reasonable Accomodation

In accordance with federal and state fair housing laws, reasonable accommodation is the request to allow for accommodations in the City’s zoning and land use regulations, policies, and practices when needed to provide an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling unit.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION APPLICATION

Request for a reasonable accommodation may be made by any person with a disability, their representative, or a developer or provider of housing for individuals with a disability. Please email comdev@sealbeachca.gov to obtain a copy of the reasonable accommodation instructions and application. Alternatively, you can visit the Community Development/Planning Department to obtain a hard copy of the instructions and application.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DOCUMENTATIONS

1. Documentation of the disability
2. Desired exceptions to the Zoning Code
3. Documentation that the exception requested is necessary to provide an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the residence
4. Any other information reasonably necessary to make findings to grant the reasonable accommodation

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. An application for a Reasonable Accommodation shall be made by a property owner or his/her authorized agent. An application shall be properly filled-out with the notarized signature of the property owner of record as of the date the application is submitted.
2. Within 30 days of receipt, staff will make the determination whether the application is deemed complete.
   1. If incomplete, the applicant will be notified and advised of the requirements for re-submittal.
   2. If complete, the item shall be scheduled for an upcoming Planning Commission hearing. During this time, staff reviews, researches, and evaluates the proposal and prepares an environmental assessment and staff report with recommendation for the Planning Commission.
3. Notice of such hearing shall be given by mailing the notice, postage prepaid, at least 10 days prior to the hearing to all property owners whose names and addresses appear on the latest adopted tax roll as owning property within a distance of 500 feet from the exterior boundaries of the applicant's property.
   1. The time and place of such hearing shall be set by the Secretary to the Planning Commission. Such notice shall include a general explanation of the matter to be considered and a general description of the area affected.
4. The Planning Commission convenes and approves, conditionally approves, or denies the application based on the information and evidence presented at the hearing.
                   i. Notice of the action taken shall be mailed to the applicant.
                   ii. Any aggrieved person may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission to the City
                      Council within ten (10) calendar days. The City Council will render a final decision.