A. The reviewing authority shall consider and act on requests for reasonable accommodation and shall issue a written decision on the request for reasonable accommodation. This written decision shall explain in detail the basis of the decision consistent with the criteria set forth in Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.82.050.

All written decisions shall give notice of the applicant’s right to appeal and to request reasonable accommodation in the appeals process as set forth in Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.82.070.

B. The reviewing authority shall issue a written decision on a request for reasonable accommodation within thirty (30) days of the date of the application and may either grant, grant with modifications, or deny a request for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the required findings set forth in Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.82.050.

C. If necessary to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the reviewing authority may request further information from the applicant consistent with fair housing laws, specifying in detail the information that is required. If additional information is required, a new thirty-day period will be triggered upon submittal of new information.

D. The written decision of the reviewing authority shall be final unless the applicant appeals in accordance with Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.82.070.

E. If the reviewing authority fails to render a written decision on the request for reasonable accommodation within the thirty-day time period the request shall be deemed granted.

F. While a request for reasonable accommodation is pending, all laws and regulations otherwise applicable to the property that is the subject of the request shall remain in full force and effect.

G. If a reasonable accommodation request is granted, an applicant shall nevertheless have to obtain all other applicable zoning, land use, and building approvals. (Ord. 1071 § 12, 2023; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 984 § 2, 2012)