A. Single-user facilities. Shall be designed and constructed with single-user toilet compartments and identified for use by all genders instead of the design standards for separate facilities for male and female found in the applicable provisions in Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code.
B. Multi-user facilities. Shall be designed with lavatories located either within toilet rooms or grouped in an immediately adjacent common use area accessible to all users. The following accepable designs are proded for example purposes only.
C. Signage. Signage indicating that public toilet facilities are accessible to all users, and not restricted to persons of a specific sex or gender identity, shall comply with Part 5 of Title 24 of the Cal. Code of Regulations, and be clearly and conspicuously posted on all entrances to such public restroom facility or facilities. An example of signage that may be used is depicted below:
D. Design. Gender neutral public restroom facilities shall be designed to serve all genders and shall adhere to the following criteria:
1. The location of facilities shall be along common and open circulation paths that will maintain privacy and allow for high visibility for security.
2. The main entrance to the space or area where public restroom facilities are located shall not have a door that will obstruct or prevent visual security.
3. Water closets shall be designed as single-user compartments and designated for use by no more than one occupant at a time or for family or assisted use.
4. Water closets shall be enclosed on all sides by walls or partitions extending from up to one inch above the floor and/or from the ceiling, and a door enclosing the fixture for privacy.
5. Lavatories may be located in the same compartment as a water closet or grouped in an immediately adjacent common use area accessible to all users.
6. Urinals shall be located in an area visually separated from the remainder of the facility or in an individual compartment(s).
7. The door to each individual compartment containing a water closet, urinal, or both, shall have a locking mechanism controlled by the occupant. The lock shall visually indicate to outside occupants that the compartment is occupied.
8. Adequate light and ventilation shall be provided within each compartment and each area of the facility.
9. Windows or glazing used in the compartment enclosures shall be opaque to provide for privacy.
10. The substitution of a water closet for each urinal shall be permitted provided the total number of fixtures installed complies with the California Plumbing Code.
E. Relation to other rules and regulations. The design standards contained in this subchapter shall not be construed as requiring or authorizing:
1. A reduction in the number of fixtures or toilet facilities that are required by Title 24, Part 5 of the Cal. Code of Regulations; or
2. A reduction in the number of fixtures or toilet facilities accessible to persons with disabilities that are otherwise required under either Title 24 of the Cal. Code of Regulations or the Federal Americans with Disability Act.
F. Alternate designs. Gender neutral public toilet facilities may be further designed in any manner that provides the greatest access, equivalency, and privacy for patrons, and maximizes space, with shared washbasins, enclosed lavatories, enclosed urinals and/or toilets, or other design features that promote the purposes herein promulgated in accordance with the California Building Code § 104.10.
(Ord. No. 2024-003 § 1 (part))