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City of San Leandro 2023-2031 Housing Element Update 3-30 the accommodation when it is determined to be “reasonable” based on fair housing laws and the case law interpreting the statutes. Reasonable accommodation is one of the tools intended to further housing opportunities for people with disabilities. These accommodations can mean local jurisdictions making modifications or exceptions in their zoning laws and other land-use regulations when such accommodations may be necessary to afford disabled persons an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. For example, it may be a reasonable accommodation to waive a setback requirement so that a ramp can be provided to residents with mobility impairments. Reasonable accommodation enables developers and providers of housing for people with disabilities a means of requesting from the local government flexibility in the application of land use and zoning regulations or, in some instances, even a waiver of certain restrictions or requirements necessary to achieve equal access to housing. San Leandro uses reasonable accommodations to eliminate obstacles to housing for the elderly, people suffering from chronic illness or people experiencing physical or mental disabilities. This can include residents who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction who would benefit from living in a non-institutional residential environment. San Leandro’s zoning code states that the City can change, waive, or make exceptions to zoning rules that would otherwise have the effect of limiting the ability of such individuals to live in the residence of their choice in the community. San Leandro Zoning Code Section 2.04.232 removes any special requirements for facilities for the disabled that would limit such individuals’ choice of places to live to the extent that such residences are subject to requirements different from those applicable to similar uses of land. In 2009, the City adopted the following policy, “Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Grievance Policy Relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,” as follows: It is the policy of the City of San Leandro to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the comprehensive civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities. The City of San Leandro will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, events, activities, facilities and public meetings. In all of its services, programs, events, activities, facilities and public meetings, the City of San Leandro will strive to eliminate any barriers that prohibit persons with disabilities from participating or from having full access to facilities. If a service, program, event or activity is not fully accessible, the City will, to the best of its ability, relocate said service, program, event or activity to an accessible facility, or provide equal services at alternate accessible sites. A request for special accommodation must be made to the ADA Coordinator by the individual needing the accommodation or his/her representative with at least two (2) weeks advance notice of the service, program, event, or activity. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Reasonable Accommodation Policy – Zoning and Land Use This policy provides a procedure to request reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities seeking equal access to housing under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California