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Commission approves planning-code change to exempt disability-access space from floor‑area limits
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a proposal from Supervisor Chu's office to exempt area dedicated to disability access from gross floor-area calculations for small businesses, aiming to encourage accessibility improvements without overriding state/federal ADA standards.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a planning-code amendment proposed by Supervisor Chu’s office to exclude floor area needed for disability access from gross floor-area calculations that can constrain small self-service restaurants and retail coffee stores.
Judson True, representing Supervisor Chu, said the change responds to small businesses that are deterred from making…
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