The future of the Leonard Lamb Community Centre, Dawlish will not be decided until a full Disability Discrimination Act audit has been made.
The audit will identify areas at the community centre and the Manor House that will need to comply with the compulsory act by October next year.
Cllr Wally Protheroe said: 'Nothing can be done at the moment because of the new act regarding disabled facilities.
'A survey will be carried out at the Leonard Lamb community centre and the Manor House. We do not want to start investing money if it is going in the wrong direction so we must bring both buildings up to scratch to conform with the new laws.'
A recent consultation of stakeholders has revealed three main areas of concern about the services provided at the community centre and how use of the centre could be improved.
Of 55 questionnaires circulated, 27 organisations replied in the consultation.
Heating, outdoor lighting and vehicular accessibility were the main contentious issues.
In improving the facility, groups commented that better heating, decor and advertising would be required.
Outside lighting, delineated car parking and improved access through the main gate was also considered important.
If the community centre had to close, 13 groups stated that the future of their activities would be uncertain.
Six groups stated they would have to cease their activity while a further seven stated they would find try and find alternative accommodation.
One group felt that the rent of another venue would be too high.
Ten groups argued that the centre was in the wrong location and felt the centre should be located at or near The Manor House or closer to the Lawn area.
The town council has owned the community centre for almost 30 years and has had varying degrees of success as a community activities facility.
Cllr Protheroe said: 'So many people replied to the questionnaire so there is an interest in the property and it is important for us to know what people think.'