For the purposes of this chapter, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to
them by this section:
COUNTY COMMITTEE
The Architectural Committee of the County Committee of the
Governor's Committee to Promote Employment of the Handicapped.
FACILITY FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Any ramp, hand-rail, elevator, door, specially-treated surface
or similar design, convenience or device which facilitates the health,
safety or comfort of a handicapped person.
PRIVATE BUSINESS BUILDING
A building, structure or improved area owned or constructed
for lease by a private individual, corporation or partnership, which
is regularly open for the conducting of business and for use by the
general public.
PUBLIC BUILDING
A building, structure or improved area owned or constructed
for lease by the county.
By January 1, 1981, all public buildings in
the county shall have been modified to provide facilities for handicapped
persons in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state.
Facilities for the handicapped are not required in portions of public
buildings which are not open to or used by the general working force
or by the general public.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to
improvement of areas where persons gather for amusement, such as public
parks, recreation centers and the like, particularly with regard to
toilet facilities, ramps, building entrances, drinking fountains,
parking areas and walks. Such facilities shall be suitably marked
by a symbol denoting "Usable By The Physically Disabled."
If a private business chooses to install facilities
for handicapped persons, the plans shall be subject to the review
and approval of the County Department of Public Works.
The Department of Public Works is authorized
to establish rules, regulations and standards that are in accordance
with this chapter. Proposed rules and regulations shall be submitted
to the County Committee for review and comment prior to a public hearing
being held.