Behind the Legislation: Push Button Activators Ordinance 26-O-1001

Atlanta City Council · January 17, 2026

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Opening: mobility disability prevalence and barriers

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Host states that an estimated "12.2 percent of the population in the United States lives with a mobility disability," and notes that streets, sidewalks and building design can create barriers for people who use canes, walkers or wheelchairs.

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A local podcast summary describes a proposed amendment to Atlanta's 1982 zoning ordinance that would require push-button or motion-activated door openers at main entrances of newly constructed commercial and publicly accessible buildings. The measure passed the City Council zoning committee on Jan. 12 and is scheduled for a full council vote on Jan. 20.

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