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managing community associations for
decades. We have been recognized
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Company (AAMC) and by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) as an Accredited
Management Organization (AMO). These designations are accorded for the highest level
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older communities might have to con-
vert many parking spaces to “handi-
capped only” parking in prime loca-
tions close to building entrances. This
typically makes residents unhappy.
Another area of expected compliance
issues is drop curb installation for wheel-
chair accommodations. Additionally,
signage would be required at all acces-
sible locations.
The slope of the pavement in accessi-
ble parking areas can also raise compli-
ance issues. Re-grading large portions
of existing parking areas can become
expensive. Some towns require modi-
fication of the slope in existing parking
areas to meet the SubCode requirement
of 2% in all directions in accessible
parking spaces (handicapped parking
spaces). This can trigger the “excessive
cost” provision of the Rehab SubCode
N.J.A.C 5:23-6 (k) previously men-
tioned, affording complete relief from
the Barrier Free SubCode. The potential
for this issue should be reviewed with
the local engineering department early
on to avoid delays later in the project.
Local
Each town in New Jersey has its
own code. Usually, these codes refer
to, or incorporate, the federal and state
codes. More importantly for sites that
have previous approvals, the commu-
nity has vested rights associated with
previously approved development and
zoning applications. Town engineering
departments do not have authority to
deny the exercise of these rights without
due process. Communities can request
expedited council reviews of limited
site plan applications in cases where
administrators exceed their authority
during review and permitting processes.
Additional relief can be sought through
the Town Administrator or Mayor.
Excessive escrows or inspection fees
can also be challenged. The New
Jersey Municipal Land Use Law imposes
limitations on the town’s ability to require
these fees. Communities should prepare
this process as early as possible to
avoid being forced to comply due to
time constraints. Proper planning really
does prevent poor performance in these
processes.
Summary
Accessibility issues in communities
held in common interest are becom-
ACCESSIBILITY...
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