REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS.

Summary

The Senate’s concurrent resolution requests that each county’s planning or planning‑and‑permitting department create building‑permit rules that improve parking access for older adults and allow private businesses to offer special operating hours for them. It targets private retailers, malls, and parking facilities to reduce safety risks and help seniors engage in community life. The measure builds on concerns about insufficient accessible parking and the positive impact of adjusted store hours during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

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