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Building and Safety Division <br /> 89. The principles of Universal Design shall be incorporated into the apartment units <br /> wherever possible. Unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community <br /> Development, all required adaptable dwelling units shall provide the following <br /> features: <br /> a. Audible & visual doorbell within unit. <br /> b. Balcony/patio at same floor level as unit. <br /> c. Windows for viewing shall have a 36" maximum sill height. <br /> d. 44" minimum hallway width and 32" minimum clear door opening width for all <br /> doorways within units. <br /> e. Lever type handles on all doors. <br /> f. An 18" minimum clear floor space beside door on pull side at latch jamb. <br /> g. All receptacle or other outlets, 18" minimum height above finished floor. <br /> h. Rocker type light switches 44"- 48" above finish floor, and thermostats 48" <br /> maximum height. <br /> i. Variable height (28"- 42") work surfaces such as cutting boards, countertops, <br /> sinks, and/or cooktops. <br /> j. Loop handle pulls on drawers and cabinet doors or touch hardware - no knobs. <br /> k. Full-extension, pull-out drawers, shelves and racks in base cabinets. <br /> I. Full height pantry storage with easy access pull-out and/or adjustable height <br /> shelves. <br /> m. Front-mounted controls on all appliances. <br /> n. Adjustable height closet rods and shelves. <br /> o. Single-lever water controls at all plumbing fixtures and faucets. <br /> p. Hand-held adjustable shower head. <br /> q. Blocking in walls around toilet, tub, and shower for future placement and <br /> relocation of grab bars. <br /> 90. All ground-floor dwelling units and all dwelling units served by an elevator shall be <br /> adaptable and on an accessible route, as defined by the California Building Code <br /> Chapter 11A. <br /> STANDARD CONDITIONS <br /> Planning Division <br /> 91. Development shall be substantially as shown on the development plans, <br /> color/material board, Multifamily GreenPoint Checklist, and related materials such <br /> as the noise analysis and tree report, Exhibit B, dated "Received" October 3, 19, <br /> and 25, 2012, and January 9 and 10, February 4, and March 5, 2013, on file with <br /> the Planning Division, except as modified by these conditions. Minor changes to <br /> the plans may be allowed subject to the approval of the Director of Community <br /> Development if found to be in substantial conformance with the approved exhibits. <br /> 16 of 34 <br />