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Accessibility Issues

The Planning Department offers a resource for owners and tenants of commercial facilities to assist in compliance with Title III of the Americans Disabilities Act, and the California Building Standards Code, Title 24. This is and ideal service for a business thinking about tenant improvements, or one that wants to expand its customer base to include all persons.

FIND OUT

What YOU can do right now, inexpensive solutions that are readily achievable & make a huge difference.
What is required at minimum to achieve reasonable accommodation
What accessibility means and strategies for compliance in existing buildings.
What to plan on if you are contemplating tenant improvements.
Creative solutions to accessibility problems.
What full accessibility means and transition strategies.

The diagrams below are a few sample guidelines for accessible design. Please refer to the California Accessibility Regulations for a complete listing of the requirements:

HOW TO GET ANSWERS

Please check our brochure on Accessibility Requirements - Building Plan Check for more information on submitting commercial building plans. You can consult with staff in the Planning Department office with drawings as basis for discussion -OR- have staff visit you site to conduct a special inspection and work on solutions to your concerns.

Contact Laura Brinson
Building Plans Examiner
Planning Department
831-454-7579