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Resident urges American Fork to address alleged ADA parking noncompliance
Summary
Business owner and resident Greg Hazard urged the Council to correct an accessible parking stall he says is improperly sited and to replace a removed accessible stall at the courthouse/police station; he said the configuration may leave the city out of compliance with ADA requirements.
During the public comment period, Greg Hazard told the City Council he is concerned the city’s accessible parking provisions are not being applied correctly. Hazard said one accessible stall across the street is situated in the middle of a drive aisle and does not provide the shortest or most level route to the nearest accessible entrance. He also said an accessible stall was removed at the courthouse/police station and has not been reinstalled for a facility with 54 total stalls, which he believes triggers a specific number of required accessible spaces.
"I believe the city is not currently in compliance with ADA requirements," Hazard said, urging the city to demonstrate the same commitment to accessibility that some local businesses show in individual acts of generosity. Mayor Frost and staff acknowledged the concern and indicated Public Works or the City Administrator would follow up directly to review the locations and next steps. No formal action was taken at the meeting; the item was raised for staff follow-up.
