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a. Pre-wire for both audible and visual capability of doorbell within unit. At least 4 percent of all required adaptable units shall install audible and visual capability of doorbells within units. b. Balcony/patio floor level not more than one-half inch lower than floor level within the unit at doorway. c. Windows considered suitable for viewing shall have a 36-inch maximum sill height above finish floor. d. 36-inch 44 inch minimum hallway width and 32-inch minimum clear door opening width for all doorways within units (baseboard may encroach into the minimum hallway width). e. Lever-type handles on all doors. f. An 18-inch minimum clear floor space beside door on pull side at the latch jamb. g. All receptacle or other wall outlets, 18-inch minimum height to bottom of outlet box above finish floor. h. Rocker type light switches installed 44 to 48-inches to top of outlet box above finish floor, and thermostats 48-inches maximum height to all operating buttons or features. i. Variable height (28 to 42 inches above finish floor) work surfaces such as cutting boards, countertops, sinks, and/or cooktops in kitchens. A minimum of two 15-inch-wide cutting boards at variable heights may satisfy this requirement. j. Loop handle pulls on drawers and cabinet doors or touch hardware instead of knobs. k. Full-extension pull-out drawers, shelves and racks in base cabinets. I. Full height pantry storage, with easy access pull-out and/or adjustable height shelves. m. Front-mounted controls on all appliances where practical and whenever requested by residents. n. Adjustable height closet rods and shelves, or the installation of backing to provide for future adjustable height rods and shelves as needed by residents. o. Single-lever water controls at all plumbing fixtures and faucets. p. All units shall incorporate a hand-held adjustable shower head in bathrooms. At least 10 percent of all required adaptable units shall include either an accessible shower(roll-in shower) or accessible bathtub in at least one bathroom. Of the 10 percent, 5 percent shall be an accessible shower(roll-in shower) and the remaining 5 percent may be either an accessible shower or accessible bathtub. q. Blocking in walls around toilet, tub, and shower for future installation and/or relocation of grab bars. Modifications from Planning Commission As noted, the Planning Commission reviewed the draft amendments to the municipal code at its July 27, 2022, meeting (see Attachment 2). The Commission provided a favorable recommendation to the City Council, with additional amendments as discussed above and summarized below. Page 5 of 7