Any person eligible under the FHA or any provider of housing to persons eligible
under the FHA, or any person eligible to operate a nonresidential facility providing services to persons
eligible under the ADA, may request a Reasonable Accommodation as provided by the Fair Housing
Act and/or the ADA. A Request for a Reasonable Accommodation does not affect a person’s or
provider’s obligations to act in compliance with other applicable laws and regulations not at issue in
the requested accommodation. 10.8.3 Zoning Board of Appeals. All requests for Reasonable Accommodation under the FHA and/or
the ADA shall be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). 10.8.4 Information. All requests for Reasonable Accommodation shall be in writing and provide, at
a minimum, the following information:
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1. Name and address of person (s) or entity requesting accommodation;
2. Name and address of property owner;
3. Name and address of dwelling or facility at which accommodation is requested;
4. Description of the requested accommodation and specific regulation or
regulations for which accommodation is sought;
5. Reason that the requested accommodation may be necessary for the person or
persons with disabilities to use and enjoy the premises; and
6. If the requested accommodation relates to the number of persons allowed to
occupy a dwelling, the anticipated number of residents, including facility staff
(if any). 7. If necessary to reach a decision on the request for Reasonable Accommodation,
the ZBA may request further information from the applicant consistent with the
FHA and/or ADA, specifying in detail the information required. 10.8.5 ZBA Procedures. The ZBA shall hold a public hearing using the procedures, including notice,
set forth in G.L. c. 40A, ss. 11 and 15. The deadlines imposed in G.L. c. 40A, s. 11 or s. 15 may be
extended upon the request of the applicant and the approval of the ZBA.