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Consider holding a public hearing and approving an Ordinance pertaining to Planning and Zoning amending Section 18-2-1-212, Division 18-2-1, Article 18-2; Section 18-4-1-413, Division 18-4-1, Article 18-4; and Sections 18-8-1-804 and 18-8-1-805, Division 18-8-1, Article 18-8, all of Chapter 18, Lawton City Code, 2015, by changing the word handicap to ADA compliant and updating the ADA compliant parking space design requirements, Figure 13, allowing for two options and amending the associated code; providing for severability, establishing an effective date and allowing for floor amendments if necessary.
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INITIATOR: Christine James, Planning Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Mike Jones, ADA Coordinator
Christine James, Planning Director
BACKGROUND: The City's ADA Coordinator, Mike Jones, requested that updates be made to Figure 13 which illustrates the design requirements for accessible parking spaces along with updates to the associated code. As part of this update, it was decided to review Chapter 18 in its entirety for needed revisions. It was determined that the word "handicap" needed to be updated to "ADA compliant" to reflect the industry standard terminology. This ordinance updates Chapter 18.
The Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Lawton Constitution on October 6, 2024.
The City Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 24, 2024, and recommended approval of this ordinance 7-0.
EXHIBIT: Ord 24-_____
Notice of Public Hearing
October 24, 2024 CPC Meeting Minutes
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CPC RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Hold a public hearing and approve an Ordinance pertaining to Planning and Zoning amending Section 18-2-1-212, Division 18-2-1, Article 18-2; Section 18-4-1-413, Division 18-4-1, Article 18-4; and Sections 18-8-1-804 and 18-8-1-805, Division 18-8-1, Article 18-8, all ...
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