§ 25-2-777. RETIREMENT HOUSING USE.

(A)

This subsection applies to a retirement housing use.

(B)

The following are required for a retirement housing use:

(1)

doors wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs in the areas normally open to residents;

(2)

ramps or elevators wherever steps are located in all areas normally open to residents;

(3)

structurally mounted grab bars around showers, tubs, and toilets;

(4)

emergency signal facilities located three to four feet above floor level in individual units and designed to register a signal that is continuously monitored at the property, a fire station, or a location that provides public emergency services;

(5)

electrical outlets located at least 24 inches above floor level;

(6)

cooking facilities without open flames;

(7)

nonskid floors or low pile carpeting in all areas normally open to residents;

(8)

lever handles on doors and plumbing fixtures;

(9)

windows placed that allow occupants views of the outside while seated; and

(10)

anti-scalding devices on showers, bathtubs, and sinks.

(C)

A retirement housing (small site) use in an SF-3 district must be at least 300 feet from other retirement housing (small site) uses. The distance is measured from lot line to lot line.

(D)

The owner of a retirement housing use shall register the use with the Austin Housing Authority and other local agencies that provide housing assistance to elderly or physically handicapped persons.

Source: Sections 13-2-259; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 990520-38; Ord. 031211-11.