1.50.070 Review procedure.
When a request for reasonable accommodation is filed with the Department, it will be referred to the Zoning Administrator or Building Official for review and consideration, or, if filed concurrently with a discretionary land use application, the authority responsible for reviewing the discretionary land use application.
A. Zoning Administrator or Building Official Review. The Zoning Administrator or Building Official shall issue a written determination, in accordance with CVMC 1.50.080 (Findings and decision), within 60 days of the date of receipt of a completed application and may (1) grant the accommodation request, (2) grant the accommodation request subject to specified conditions, or (3) deny the request.
1. If necessary to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the Zoning Administrator or Building Official may request further information from the applicant consistent with this chapter, specifying in detail what information is required. In the event a request for further information is made, the 60-day period to issue a written determination shall be stayed until the applicant responds to the request.
2. The written determination shall contain the Zoning Administrator’s or Building Official’s factual findings, conclusions and reasons for the decision.
3. The notice of determination shall be sent to the applicant by U.S. mail.
B. Other Reviewing Authority. The written determination on whether to grant or deny the request for reasonable accommodation shall be made by the authority responsible for reviewing the discretionary application in compliance with the applicable review procedure for the discretionary review. The written determination to grant or deny the request for reasonable accommodation shall be made in accordance with CVMC 1.50.080 (Findings and decision).
C. Assistance in Making Request. If an individual needs assistance in making the request for reasonable accommodation, or appealing a determination regarding such request, the Department will endeavor to provide the assistance necessary to complete the application and assist in the review process to ensure that the process is accessible to the applicant or their representative. The applicant shall be entitled to be represented at all stages of the proceeding by a person designated by the applicant. (Ord. 3233 § 1(A), 2012).