City Access Memos, Policies, and Standards

The City's goal is to have its facilities accessible to all individuals. Through the coordinated efforts of the access law committees, the following design memorandums, standards, and policies have been implemented to achieve that goal. These are to be used in the new construction, alteration, and/or addition of City-owned or leased facilities including projects in the public right-of-way as appropriate.

Access Memos

• Access Memo 2006-01, Exterior Visual and Audible Fire Alarm Notification Appliance, (To be posted soon)
• Access Memo 2004-04, Cross Slope and Running Slope for Walks and Sidewalks, and Pedestrian Ramps (PDF: 104K)
• Access Memo 2004-03, Implementation of Truncated Domes on Curb Ramps (PDF: 128K)
• Access Memo 2004-02, Forward and Side Reach Range Limits for City Owned and Leased Facilities (PDF: 179K)
• Access Memo 2004-01, Accessibility Design Standards for City Owned and Leased Facilities (PDF: 97K)
• Clarification Memo to Access Memo 2004-01 (Accessible Restroom Stall Door Hardware for City Projects) (PDF: 155K)
• Access Memo 2003-01, Maximizing Pedestrian Safety (PDF: 730K)

Council Reports

• City Manager’s Report 04-227 – Comprehensive Affordable Housing Collaborative Efforts on Universal Design for Residential Projects (PDF: 51K)
• City Manager’s Report 04-116 - Implementation of Truncated Domes (PDF: 132K)
• City Manager’s Report 04-051 – Status Report Regarding the Affordable Housing Task Force’s Recommendations Pertaining to Accessibility and Universal Design (PDF: 111K)
• City Manager’s Report 02-156 – Access Barrier Removal Pedestrian Curb Ramps (PDF: 422K)
• City Manager’s Report 01-188 – Traffic Claming and ADA Issues (PDF: 48K)
• City Manager’s Report 01-079 – Disability Services Program Status Report (PDF: 48K)

Council Policies and Other Related Documents:

• Council Policy 800-07 – Public Restroom Facilities (PDF: 65K)
• Council Policy 500-08 – Disabled Persons Parking Zones on City Streets (PDF: 430K)
• Council Policy 200-16 – Audible Pedestrian Signals for the Blind Intersection Evaluation Procedure (PDF: 118K)
• Council Policy 200-07 – Comprehensive Pedestrian Crossing Policy (PDF: 208K)
• Council Policy 100-04 - Americans with Disabilities Act/City Contractors(PDF: 68K)
• Council Policy 000-03 - People with Disabilities (PDF: 72K)
• City of San Diego Standard Drawings
• City of San Diego Street Design Manual