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Committee sends housing-code fix to ensure existing low‑rise buildings keep at least one working elevator
Summary
An ordinance to close a code loophole and require R‑1 and R‑2 group buildings (including many three- and four‑story buildings) to maintain at least one operable elevator for residents passed committee with amendments; members added a finding recognizing that lack of a functioning elevator imposes extreme hardship on seniors and people with disabilities.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee approved an amendment and voted to send an ordinance to the full board that would require certain existing residential buildings to maintain at least one operable elevator for residents' use.
Lorenzo Rosas, presenting on behalf of Supervisor Stephanie, said the proposed change fixes a discrepancy between the housing code and the city’s fire code…
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