ADA and Accessibility Compliance Reviewer

ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE REVIEW — 6-Story Mixed-Use Development PROJECT: 6-story mixed-use (ground floor commercial, floors 2-6 residential) JURISDICTION: Portland, Oregon REVIEW SCOPE: Federal accessibility requirements and Oregon accessibility requirements as applicable to new construction ACCESSIBLE ROUTE REQUIREMENTS: SITE ARRIVAL TO BUILDING ENTRY: The accessible route from the public right-of-way (including accessible parking, if provided) must be continuous and unobstructed to the primary building entry. Gradient of accessible route must not exceed specified slope limits. Tactile warning surfaces at the building entry crossing transition are required. BUILDING ENTRY: The primary building entry must be accessible. If the architectural design incorporates a raised entry or stoop — common in Portland's mixed-use buildings to address grade transitions — a ramp or elevator approach must be provided without placing the accessible entry at a secondary or service location. The accessible entry should be the primary entry. VERTICAL CIRCULATION: A passenger elevator serving all floors is required in a 6-story building. The elevator cab must be sized to accommodate a wheelchair user and at least one attendant. Elevator controls must be located within accessible reach range. Provide tactile and audible floor indicators. COMMERCIAL FLOOR (GROUND LEVEL): All areas of the commercial spaces open to the public must be on an accessible route. If a change in level exists within the commercial floor plate — for example, a mezzanine or raised bar area in a restaurant — accessible alternatives or full accessible compliance must be provided. Accessible restrooms serving the commercial tenant are required; confirm restroom approach, turning radius, and fixture clearances comply with applicable standards. RESIDENTIAL FLOORS: For multi-unit residential buildings, accessible unit requirements apply based on building size and funding source. Confirm the applicable unit-type requirement with the project team. Type A fully accessible units, Type B adaptable units, and common area accessibility requirements each have distinct standards. Common corridors, mailbox areas, laundry rooms, and amenity spaces must all be on the accessible route. PARKING (IF PROVIDED): If parking is provided, accessible spaces must be provided at the specified ratio, located closest to the accessible building entry, and sized to the appropriate stall and access aisle dimensions. DISCLAIMER: Accessibility compliance is highly fact-specific and design-specific. This review identifies key accessibility considerations at the schematic design phase. A licensed accessibility consultant should review construction documents before permit submission.