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triplex units, codified as PMC Chapter 20.75, within Title 20 — Building and Construction. The ordinance would be applicable to any project of 10 or more single-family, duplex or triplex units, except for custom-built homes, including both rental and owner-occupied units. The list of accessibility features mandatory to provide is more expansive than in our neighboring cities, but generally reflects relatively low-cost features that would be beneficial in improving overall accessibility. Per Council direction, staff proposed mandatory accessibility features in the ordinance and the Planning Commission recommended approval with additional amendments/additions as shown in underline text or ctrikethrough text below: Mandatory to Install Accessibility Features: Entries and Landings: • A doorbell installed at 48-inches • An accessible primary entrance • Minimum floor or landing width at entry to accommodate a wheelchair or similar • A 34-inch opening on an accessible entry door (or otherwise consistent with CBC Chapter 11A) Accessible Routes: • Provision for an accessible route through the unit and to key rooms such as bathroom, kitchen, and living/common area room Bathrooms: • Within at least one bathroom, grab bar backing; special faucets and handles; clear-space for wheelchairs; accessible tub or shower, sink and toilet; and specified heights for mirrors and towel bars. (Include as mandatory to offer grab bars accessible tub or shower, toilet and roll-in shower) Kitchens: • Accessible sink controls • Accessible route to the kitchen and to the stove or oven Bedrooms: • At least one bedroom on the primary level to include wider opening closets and adjustable height clothing rods and shelving Other Features: • Accessible door hardware • Electrical receptacles, switches and heating controls located between 48- inches and 15-inches from the bottom of the outlet box • Minimum 32-inches wide clear opening to at least one bedroom and one bathroom Page 3 of 7