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3.0 Facility Access 3.1 Safe, convenient and comfortable access is required for pedestrian and vehicular circulation between the building(s) and the street. Provisions are to include: a) Automatic doors at key building entrances with security system including monitoring capacity. b) Weather protection at entrance to maintain comfort in the lobby and waiting areas at the entrance. c) Protected access to all units (e.g., via inside corridors, central hallways, or covered walkways). d) Seating within the building that allows visual surveillance ofthe entry area so that residents can comfortably wait to be picked up by a car or taxi. e) A covered portico at the passenger pick up/drop off area. This area is to be located at or near the front entrance if possible and be able to accommodate paratransit vehicles. f) A continuous and level (Le., meeting accessibility standards) walkway, suitable for walking, scooters and wheelchairs, from the building entrance to the public sidewalk. The walkway is to be separated from vehicle circulation, or, as a minimum alternative, be delineated as a defined walkway (for example, with contrasting paving). g) Lighting along pathways and at the approach and entrance to the building. h) Designated wheelchair accessible short-term parking near the main building entrance. i) Wheelchair access near every main building entrance in conformance with ADA requirements. j) Consideration should be given to providing sufficient covered parking spaces on site to enable covered parking for each resident who has a car (based on City and developer experience). k) Stairways should be avoided, and ifno other acceptable access is available, a ramp is required adjacent to the stairways, where feasible, to provide suitable alternative access. Page 5 of 11