§ 85-331. Supplementary requirements.

A. 

Due consideration shall be given in planning walks, ramps and driveways; gradients of walks shall not exceed 10%; single-riser grade changes in walks shall not be permitted. All outdoor areas available to the residents shall be designed so as to permit residents to move about freely.

B. 

The design and location of all buildings, recreational facilities and other site improvements shall be consistent with the ultimate purpose of achieving independent, pleasant living arrangements for older persons and shall contemplate the desires and needs of older persons for privacy, participation in social and community activities, and accessibility to all community facilities.

C. 

All dwelling units shall incorporate design features, to the maximum extent practicable, which ensure the safety and convenience of the residents, including but not limited to the provision of grab bars, nonscalding faucets, water-impervious nonslip floors, flush thresholds and wheelchair-accessible doorways.

D. 

Central lobby. A central lobby shall be provided which shall accommodate a twenty-four-hour reception desk/switchboard, lounge areas and other customary communal ties.

E. 

Central dining area. A central dining area providing not less than 20 square feet of space for each dwelling unit shall be provided with adequate facilities to serve all daily meals.

F. 

Central meeting room. A central multipurpose meeting room/auditorium shall be provided, unless the central dining area is designed for conversion to such usage.

G. 

Recreational facilities.

(1) 

Indoor recreational areas, including but not limited to group game and activity areas, swimming pools, library rooms, health clubs, pocket pool and billiard, ping-pong, table games, craft and hobby rooms and other recreational facilities, shall be included with an overall minimum area of at least 25 square feet per dwelling unit, which shall be accessible to all residents.

(2) 

Outdoor recreational areas equal to at least 50 square feet per dwelling unit, including but not limited to group game areas, sitting areas, swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts and other recreational facilities, shall be included and available to all residents. Landscaped areas that are not developed for recreational purposes shall not be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this section.