Parking and Exterior Access — Accessible Parking Requirements

Accessible Parking Requirements

Handicapped parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route to an accessible entrance and they shall be so arranged that persons with disabilities are not compelled to wheel or walk behind parked cars other than their own.

Required Number of Handicapped Parking Spaces

The required number of handicapped parking spaces shall be in accordance with the following table:

Total Required	Minimum Handicapped Spaces Required
1 to 25	1 van accessible space
26 - 50	2 including 1 van accessible space
51 - 75	3 including 1 van accessible space
76 - 100	4 including 1 van accessible space
101 - 150	5 including 1 van accessible space
151 - 200	6 including 1 van accessible space
201 - 300	7 including 1 van accessible space
301 - 400	8 including 1 van accessible space
401 - 500	9 including 2 van accessible spaces
501 - 1000	2% including 3 van accessible spaces
1001 - ?	20 + 1 per 100 or fraction, including min. 1 van accessible space per 8 accessible spaces or fraction thereof

Parking Stall Dimensions

Single Parking Stalls (FIGURE 11B-18B)

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│         9'-0" min width                     │
├───────────────┬─────────────────────────────┤
│               │ 5'-0" min accessible        │
│               │ parking stall width         │
│               │                             │
│               │ 8'-0" min at van accessible │
│               │ parking stall               │
│               │                             │
│               │ Stripes at 36" on center    │
│               │                             │
│               │ Painted words "NO PARKING"  │
│               │ 12" high letters minimum    │
│               │                             │
│  Wheelchair   │ /////////////////////////// │
│  accessibility│ /////////////////////////// │
│  symbol       │ /////////////////////////// │
└───────────────┴─────────────────────────────┘

Diagonal Parking Stalls (FIGURE 11B-18C)

Diagonal parking arrangements follow similar requirements with additional specifications for:

Dimension to centerline of stripe
Diagonal stall length specifications

Note: These diagrams illustrate the specific requirements of these regulations and are intended only as an aid for building design and construction.

For signage requirements that accompany these parking spaces, see Signs and Identification - Parking Spaces.