2022 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2023)

11B-804.3.1 Clear floor or ground space.

A clear floor space complying with Section 11B-305 positioned for a forward approach shall be provided. The clear floor or ground space shall be centered on the kitchen work surface and shall provide knee and toe clearance complying with Section 11B-306.

Exception: Cabinetry shall be permitted under the kitchen work surface provided that all of the following conditions are met:

     (a) the cabinetry can be removed without removal or replacement of the kitchen work surface;

     (b) the finish floor extends under the cabinetry; and

     (c) the walls behind and surrounding the cabinetry are finished.