§ 16-5.1. Universal design: findings; purpose.

A. 

The Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven hereby finds that there is a growing need for one-family and two-family dwellings to be constructed in such a manner that they are adaptable to accommodate the physical needs of the elderly or individuals with physical disabilities.

B. 

The Town Board further finds that the incorporation of certain universal design features during the planning, construction, extension or alteration of one-family and two-family residences will promote and afford, now or in the future, all persons requiring accessibility to dwellings, thereby accommodating the needs of the Town's diverse population. It is therefore the intent of the Town Board to establish incentives for applicants who submit proposals that incorporate specific universal design features for one-family and two-family dwellings. In furtherance of this goal, this § 16-5 establishes a mechanism by which applications for one-family dwellings or two-family dwellings and/or redevelopment containing universal design features are expedited through the universal permit approval process to the fullest extent practicable.

Added 9-17-2009 by L.L. No. 19-2009, effective 9-25-2009