Chapter 18.134
Extracted standards
2 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Findings for denial
A reasonable accommodation may be denied only if one of the following findings can be made: (1) The housing which is the subject of the request will not be used by an individual or group of individuals considered disabled under the Acts; (2) There is no nexus between the disability and the requested accommodation or modification; (3) The requested accommodation would constitute a fundamental alteration of the land use regulations of the county; (4) The requested accommodation would impose an undue financial and administrative burden on the County.
- Reasonable accommodation request process
An individual can make a reasonable accommodation or modification request either orally or in writing, or through a representative. The request for an exception, change, or adjustment to a practice, or a modification to an existing housing accommodation because of a disability can be made regardless of whether the phrase 'reasonable accommodation' or 'reasonable modification' is used as part of the request. A request for a reasonable accommodation or reasonable modification may be made at any time, including during the inquiry or application process, before purchase or lease, while seeking or enjoying a housing opportunity, during the tenancy or occupancy of a housing accommodation, during litigation, at or after trial, and after judgment in appropriate circumstances.
From the ordinance
A request for reasonable accommodation may be made by any person with a disability, or by a representative acting on behalf of a person or persons with disabilities, to provide or secure equal access to housing, when the application of a zoning law or other land use regulation, policy or practice acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities.