Cohousing-L Mailing List: Common house permitting and Cities...

[Lyle Scheer (wonko]

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OK, OK,

I know this is one of the common things, and rules are completely
different from City to City.

We're having some design/permitting issues with our Common house and the
City of Ashland.

We think we've convinced them that the building is not a "commercial"
building, so we don't need an elevator to the 2nd floor for handicapped
access or a commercial kitchen.

They still believe it's a "public" building, and they are pushing for
ADA (american disabilities act) compliance for the kitchen and the
upstairs bathroom.  This means special cooktop and lower counters for
the kitchen and then because the only shower in the building is in the
upstairs bathroom they still want it a handicapped shower (regardless
that we won't have an elevator up there).

Has anyone argued this successfully with your particular planning
department (about the public/private and ADA)?  If so, what arguments
did you use?

- - Lyle
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