Chapter 8.12
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sections:
8.12.010 Request for reasonable accommodation.
8.12.040 Proceedings are confidential.
8.12.050 Appeals to Board of Adjustment.
8.12.010 Request for reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable accommodation will be made by the Town to qualified individuals with disabilities who request reasonable accommodation seeking relief from the requirements of the Town Code. All requests for reasonable accommodation shall be made to the Director of the Community Development Department. Requests for relief from the requirements of the Town Code shall be made by the individual with a disability or another person acting on their behalf orally or in writing to the Director certifying that the applicant is a qualified individual with a disability, setting forth the section(s) of the Town Code that the applicant seeks relief from, and setting forth the accommodation, modification or adjustment that will enable the qualified individual to enjoy equal benefits and privileges. (Ord. 07-300 § 1 (part))
8.12.020 Hearing.
The Director will review the application, hold a hearing himself or herself, or appoint a hearing officer to hold the hearing, when necessary. The hearing shall be held within thirty (30) days unless all of the parties agree to expand the time. (Ord. 07-300 § 1 (part))
8.12.030 Ruling.
A written response or ruling will be issued within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the application. A case-by-case determination will be made by the Director, or the Hearing Officer, about what constitutes a reasonable accommodation. (Ord. 07-300 § 1 (part))
8.12.040 Proceedings are confidential.
All reasonable accommodation proceedings shall be private and confidential, except that the Director shall notify the Town Manager of each such written application, and the Director may consult with attorneys to help ensure that reasonable accommodation is available to qualified individuals. (Ord. 07-300 § 1 (part))
8.12.050 Appeals to Board of Adjustment.
Appeals from rulings of the Director or the Hearing Officer shall be to the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the procedures set forth in Title 17, Chapter 17.120. (Ord. 07-300 § 1 (part))