City of Madison - File #: 03429

• File #: 03429
• Version: 3
• Name: 4/17 landscaping requirements for wheelchair ramps
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/12/2006
• In control: PLAN COMMISSION
• On agenda: 4/17/2007
• Final action: 4/17/2007
• Enactment date: 5/5/2007
• Enactment #: ORD-07-00052
• Title: SECOND SUBSTITUTE - Amending Sections 28.04(6)(e)1.i. and 28.11(3)(g)3. of the Madison General Ordinances to add skirting and landscaping requirements for wheelchair ramp and off street parking spaces as permitted obstructions.
• Sponsors: Judy K. Olson

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/17/2007	3	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt and Close the Public Hearing	Pass
4/11/2007	3	Attorney's Office/Approval Group	Approved As To Form
4/11/2007	3	Attorney's Office	Fiscal Note Required / Approval
4/11/2007	3	Finance Dept/Approval Group	Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office (SUBSTITUTES)
4/9/2007	2	PLAN COMMISSION	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - RECESSED PUBLIC HEARING	Pass
1/30/2007	2	Attorney's Office/Approval Group	Approved As To Form
1/30/2007	2	Attorney's Office	Fiscal Note Required / Approval
1/30/2007	2	Finance Dept/Approval Group	Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office (SUBSTITUTES)
12/18/2006	1	PLAN COMMISSION	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO RE-REFER - RECESSED PUBLIC HEARING	Pass
8/24/2006	1	DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Following Recommendation(s)	Pass
6/20/2006	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer	Pass
6/20/2006	1	DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION	Refer
6/5/2006	1	PLAN COMMISSION	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - RECESSED PUBLIC HEARING	Pass
5/15/2006	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Re-refer	Pass
4/18/2006	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer For Public Hearing
4/12/2006	1	Attorney's Office/Approval Group	Approved As To Form
4/12/2006	1	Attorney's Office	Fiscal Note Required / Approval
4/12/2006	1	Finance Dept/Approval Group	Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office
4/12/2006	1	Attorney's Office	Referred for Introduction
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Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
Title
SECOND SUBSTITUTE - Amending Sections 28.04(6)(e)1.i. and 28.11(3)(g)3. of the Madison General Ordinances to add skirting and landscaping requirements for wheelchair ramp and off street parking spaces as permitted obstructions.
Body
DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: The purpose of this ordinance is to add landscaping and skirting requirements to wheelchair ramps to make them more attractive and to add off-street parking areas as permitted obstructions to allow for easier access when certain conditions are met.
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The Common Council of the City of Madison do hereby ordain as follows:

1. Subparagraph i. of Paragraph 1. entitled "In All Yards" of Subdivision (e) entitled "Permitted Obstructions In Required Yards" of Subsection (6) entitled "Bulk Regulations" of Section 28.04 entitled "General Provisions" of the Madison General Ordinances is amended to read as follows:

" i. Wheelchair ramps to provide access for disabled persons, when the maximum size of any ramp dimension is not greater than the minimum requirements for ramps under Wisconsin Administrative Code Sec. Comm 69.26 Accessibility accommodations as follows:
i. Wheelchair ramps when the maximum size of the ramp is not greater than the minimum requirements for ramps under Wisconsin Administrative Code Sec. COMM 21.045 or 62.1003. All ramps that are in a required front or side yard and are more than three (3) feet from the level of the adjoining ground shall have skirting covering the opening under the ramp and a landscape buffer shall be provided along the base of the ramp.
ii. Off-street parking and loading spaces only if any vehicle parked in the space displays a current parking identification card or license plate for persons with disabilities, issued to a resident at the address; the space has access from a public street, and all other applicable requirements in Sec. 28.11(...