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Other features listed in the ordinance are "mandatory to offer," meaning a disabled or senior occupant could request these items be installed in a unit, at time of construction, typically at their own cost. Purchasers may also "opt out" of mandatory to install features, upon written request to the City. Universal Design Checklist AB 1400 was adopted by the State legislature in 2003 and required HCD to develop guidelines and adopt a New Home Universal Design Checklist. The checklist is required to be provided by the developer of any new for-sale residential housing development (single-family, duplex or triplex units) to the buyer. The checklist informs the buyer of the list of universal accessibility features that would make the home entrance, interior routes of travel, bathrooms and kitchen more usable for everyone, including persons with disabilities. The list of items is consistent with those features outlined in the CBC and the draft ordinance, and the developer is required to indicate if the feature is standard, limited, optional, or not available; and if available, at what point in the construction process the buyer must notify the developer they wish to purchase the feature. Although not required by the State law, many cities have elected to create and publish a version of the checklist. Per Council direction, staff developed a checklist and the Planning Commission recommended approval with minor amendments/additions to the mandatory to install versus mandatory to offer accessibility features for bathrooms located on the primary entry level/floor, consistent with the ordinance. A draft universal design checklist for any new for-sale residential housing development (single-family, duplex or triplex units) with 10 or more units is included as Attachment 3 to this report. Accessibility Conditions of Approval for Multi-Family Residential Developments Recent large multi-family residential projects (15 or more units) approved within the past five to seven years, have included a condition of approval requiring enhanced accessibility features. Many of the features are included during construction of a unit, and they must be planned for and installed during the rough framing stage prior to dry wall (i.e., switch and receptacle heights, windowsills, hallway width, etc.), not just be adapted upon request to be "adaptability ready." Per Council direction, staff proposed amendments/additions to the existing condition of approval and the Planning Commission recommended approval with additional amendments/additions to the text as shown in underline text or strikethrough text below: UNIVERSAL DESIGN— 15 OR MORE UNITS: The principles of Universal Design shall be incorporated into the design, with opportunities provided to the initial purchaser or tenant, to provide input on desired features from those listed below. Unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development, all units, including those otherwise required to be adaptable, shall provide the following features: Page 4 of 7