1. Approval Authority -
The Director shall have the authority to review and approve or deny requests for reasonable accommodation, based on the required findings. The Director may refer the matter to the Planning Commission or the Historic Preservation Commission if the project requires another discretionary action, or as appropriate.
2. Application Review and Decision -
A request for reasonable accommodation shall be made in writing by an individual with a disability or his or her representative, or a developer or provider of housing for an individual with a disability. The request shall identify the project, the standard that presents a barrier to reasonable accommodation, and the disability that requires reasonable accommodation. The Director may request additional information necessary for making a determination, consistent with the Acts and considering privacy rights of the individual. Prior to issuance of permits issued for construction including a reasonable accommodation, the Director may require recordation of a disclosure to inform future property owners of the granting of the reasonable accommodation, and whether or not the approval will run with the land.