Definitions for baby changing stations and new businesses

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodation. A safe, sanitary and convenient baby diaper-changing station, deck, table, or similar amenity that is installed or placed in a separate, designated location in an establishment or use subject to this article. Such accommodations may include but are not limited to stations, decks, and tables in women’s and men’s restrooms or unisex/family restrooms. New Establishment or Use. The following establishments or uses that are instituted or substantially modified after August 19, 2015*: (1) Airports as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (2) Art galleries and museums; (3) Vehicle sales and rentals as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (4) Vehicle service stations as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (5) Child daycare and adult daycare as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (6) General eating and drinking establishments as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (7) Hospitals as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (8) Hotels as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (9) General indoor recreation as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (10) General medical services as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (11) Meeting facilities as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (12) Neighborhood grocery stores; (13) General offices as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (14) Photography studios; (15) Public facilities as defined in § 21-10.1 ; (16) General retail as defined in § 21-10.1 ; and (17) Theaters as defined in § 21-10.1 . A new establishment or use will be deemed to be instituted on the date a certificate of occupancy is issued, or if the establishment or use has unlawfully failed to obtain such certification before occupancy, upon the first date of occupancy for its present use. An establishment or use will be deemed to be substantially modified so as to require compliance with this article upon any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of the existing building or facility occupied by the establishment or use, if: (1) Such reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement requires more than 50 percent of the gross floor area occupied by the establishment or use to be rebuilt; (2) The estimated cost of the reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement as set forth in the applicable building permit is at least $50,000; or (3) The estimated cost of the new construction or renovation of any restroom or restrooms as set forth in the applicable building permit is at least $10,000; provided that no establishment or use will be deemed to be substantially modified if no structural changes are made to any existing restroom in the building or facility occupied by the establishment or use. It is provided that no establishment or use shall be substantially modified if no structural changes are made to any existing restroom in the building or facility occupied by the establishment or use. Restroom for Public Use. A restroom that is accessible to persons other than employees of the establishment in which the restroom is located. Editor’s note: *“August 19, 2015” is substituted for “the effective date of this article.”