(a) In general. Except as provided in Subsection (d), it shall be unlawful to operate a use listed in Subsection (c) or a city-owned building that is not equipped with a minimum of one safe, sanitary, and convenient diaper changing accommodation in each publicly available and accessible restroom.
(b) Definitions. In this section,
(1) DIAPER CHANGING ACCOMMODATION means a table or other device suitable for changing the diaper of a child age three or under.
(2) MAJOR RENOVATION means reconstruction, alteration, or renovation of a main structure that involves reconfiguration of a publicly available and accessible restroom.
(3) NEW CONSTRUCTION means construction of a main structure that did not exist as of May 8, 2019 and requires public restrooms.
(c) Applicability. This section only applies to new construction and major renovations of:
(1) city-owned buildings;
(2) structures containing the following land uses as defined in Chapter 51, "Dallas Development Code":
(A) clothing store;
(B) drive-in restaurant;
(C) drug store;
(D) hardware or sporting goods store;
(E) home improvement center;
(F) restaurant without drive-in service;
(G) retail food store;
(H) theatre; and
(3) structures containing the following land uses as defined in Chapter 51A, "Dallas Development Code":
(A) general merchandise or food store 3,500 square feet or less;
(B) general merchandise or food store greater than 3,500 square feet;
(C) general merchandise or food store 100,000 square feet or more;
(D) restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service;
(F) restaurant with drive-in or drive-through service; and
(G) theater.
(d) Exception. The requirement in Subsection (a) does not apply to a restroom that contains clear and conspicuous signage indicating where an alternative restroom with a diaper changing accommodation is located. The alternative restroom must be one that is assigned to individuals of the gender of the original restroom or one that is available to all individuals. (Ord. 31193)