The provisions of this article are specifically
enacted to further the policy of the City of Scranton to provide that
new single-family, duplexes and triplexes which are constructed with
public funds, as herein described, be provided with minimal design
features to provide accessibility and usability for physically disabled
people.
The following regulations shall be applicable
to new, single-family dwellings, duplexes, and triplexes that receive
City assistance. For purposes of this article, "City assistance" shall
mean funding or assistance from the City of Scranton, or any agent
thereof, through any of the following means: a) receipt of a building
contract or similar contractual agreement involving any City-funded
program or fund; b) disbursal under City auspices of any federal or
state construction funds such as CDBG; or c) receipt of any other
funding or financial benefit from the City of Scranton or any agency
thereof.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with this article are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Enforcement of this article shall be the responsibility
of the Department of Permits, Licensing and Inspections.