(A) Application. Requests for reasonable accommodation shall be submitted on an application form provided by the City Clerk, or in the form of a letter to the City Clerk, and shall contain the following information:
(1) The applicant's name, address and telephone number.
(2) The street address and legal description or assessor's parcel number of the property for which the request is being made.
(3) The current actual use of the property.
(4) The law, provision, regulation or policy from which reasonable accommodation is being requested.
(5) Additional information. The following information shall be submitted with the application:
(a) A statement from the applicant describing the basis for the claim that the individual (or group of individuals, if application is made by an entity acting on behalf of a person or persons with disabilities or handicaps) is considered disabled or handicapped under the Acts.
(b) A statement as to why the requested accommodation is financially, therapeutically, or otherwise necessary to afford a handicapped or disabled person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling and/or to otherwise receive services or participate in programs provided by the city.
(c) Documentation supporting the financial, therapeutic, or other necessity for the accommodation.
(B) Upon the filing of the application, together with all information required above, the City Council shall refer a request for reasonable accommodation to the Mayor and City Administrator who shall together issue a written recommendation on the request. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the “Reviewing Authority.”
(Ord. 2336, passed 12-26-19)