Building department: permits and code enforcement trigger accessibility upgrades

Oct 8, 2026

The city’s Building Department told the advisory commission it enforces accessibility standards through the California Building Code; new construction must meet or exceed state accessibility rules and remodels must show progress toward ADA compliance when a permit is required.

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Anna Rosendale, project development director in the Community Development Building division, told the commission the Building Department enforces accessibility requirements in the California Building Code and uses a worksheet to document accessibility improvements for permit applicants.

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