(1) Make any improvements or alterations within the boundaries of
his or her separate interest that do not impair the structural
integrity or mechanical systems or lessen the support of any portions
of the common interest development.
(2) Modify a unit in a condominium project, at the owner's
expense, to facilitate access for persons who are blind, visually
handicapped, deaf, or physically disabled, or to alter conditions
which could be hazardous to these persons. These modifications may
also include modifications of the route from the public way to the
door of the unit for the purposes of this paragraph if the unit is on
the ground floor or already accessible by an existing ramp or
elevator. The right granted by this paragraph is subject to the
following conditions:
(A) The modifications shall be consistent with applicable building
code requirements.
(B) The modifications shall be consistent with the intent of
otherwise applicable provisions of the governing documents pertaining
to safety or aesthetics.
(C) Modifications external to the dwelling shall not prevent
reasonable passage by other residents, and shall be removed by the
owner when the unit is no longer occupied by persons requiring those
modifications who are blind, visually handicapped, deaf, or
physically disabled.
(D) Any owner who intends to modify a unit pursuant to this
paragraph shall submit his or her plans and specifications to the
association of the condominium project for review to determine
whether the modifications will comply with the provisions of this
paragraph. The association shall not deny approval of the proposed
modifications under this paragraph without good cause.
