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News  New Variance Application - Starting May, 1, 2026 older versions will no longer be accepted

4/28/2026
  • Architectural Access Board

A new edition of the Variance and Variance Amendment Applications are now live.  These have been designed for increased ease of use and screen-reader compatibility.  Starting this Friday, May 1, 2026, the Board will no longer accept application with a revision date earlier than 4/2026.  You can check the revision date in the bottom right corner of the application.

If you have any questions or feedback on this new application, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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