Minimum accessible parking spaces (off-street lots)
Off-street parking facilities must provide accessible spaces per the schedule in ADA 2010 Standards Section 208.2. A lot with 1 to 25 total spaces requires at least 1 accessible space; 26 to 50 spaces require 2; 51 to 75 require 3. At least one in every 6 accessible spaces (but not fewer than one) must be van-accessible.
Accessible parking space identification sign with ISA
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1.
Van accessible parking sign designation
Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible."
Minimum sign mounting height (federal)
Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
Minimum number of accessible parking spaces
Accessible spaces required per Table 208.2: 1 space for 1-25 total; 2 for 26-50; 3 for 51-75; 4 for 76-100; 5 for 101-150; 6 for 151-200; 7 for 201-300; 8 for 301-400; 9 for 401-500; 2 percent for 501-1000; 20 plus 1 for each 100 (or fraction) over 1000 for 1001 and over.
Van parking space ratio
For every six or fraction of six parking spaces required by 208.2 to comply with 502, at least one shall be a van parking space complying with 502.
Car and van parking space width (federal)
Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches (3350 mm) wide minimum; van spaces may be 96 inches minimum where the access aisle is 96 inches minimum.
Access aisle width (federal)
Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum.
Access aisle length
Access aisles shall extend the full length of the parking spaces they serve.
Access aisle marking
Access aisles shall be marked so as to discourage parking in them.
Van parking vertical clearance
Parking spaces for vans and access aisles and vehicular routes serving them shall provide a vertical clearance of 98 inches (2490 mm) minimum.
Access aisle location for angled van spaces
Access aisles shall not overlap the vehicular way; angled van parking spaces shall have access aisles located on the passenger side of the parking spaces.
Location on shortest accessible route
Parking spaces complying with 502 that serve a particular building or facility shall be located on the shortest accessible route from parking to an entrance complying with 206.4.
Florida accessible parking sign requirements
Each space must be posted with a permanent above-grade sign of a color and design approved by the Department of Transportation, placed on or at least 60 inches above the finished floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign, bearing the international symbol of accessibility meeting s. 703.7.2.1 of the standards and the caption "PARKING BY DISABLED PERMIT ONLY."
Florida sign penalty notice requirement
A sign erected after October 1, 1996, must indicate the penalty for illegal use of the space.
Florida blue paint outline and striping
Each parking space must be striped consistent with the standards of the controlling jurisdiction and prominently outlined with blue paint, and must be repainted when necessary, to be clearly distinguishable as a space designated for persons who have disabilities.
Florida accessible parking space width
Each parking space must be at least 12 feet wide.
Florida access aisle width and diagonal striping
Parking access aisles must be at least 5 feet wide, must be part of an accessible route to the building or facility entrance, and must be striped diagonally to designate it as a no-parking zone.
Florida minimum accessible route width
All spaces must be located on an accessible route that is at least 44 inches wide so that users are not compelled to walk or wheel behind parked vehicles except behind his or her own vehicle.
Florida no parking in access aisle
Parking is not allowed in an access aisle; a vehicle may not be parked in an access aisle even if the vehicle owner or passenger is disabled or owns a disabled parking permit, and violators are subject to the same penalties as illegal parking in designated spaces.
Florida number of accessible spaces
The number of accessible parking spaces must comply with the parking requirements in s. 208 of the standards, including one accessible space for each 150 metered on-street spaces provided by state agencies and political subdivisions, and increases based on demonstrated and documented need.
Florida exclusive use of designated accessible spaces
Designated accessible spaces shall be designed and marked for the exclusive use of individuals who have a severe physical disability with permanent or temporary mobility problems and who have been issued a disabled parking permit or qualifying license plate.
Sources
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (502.6)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (502.6)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (502.6)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (208.2)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (208.2.4)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (502.2)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (502.3.1)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (502.3.2)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (502.3.3)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (502.5)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (502.3.4)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Sec. 208 & 502) (208.3.1)
- Fla. Stat. 553.5041 - Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities (553.5041(6))
- Fla. Stat. 553.5041 - Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities (553.5041(6))
- Fla. Stat. 553.5041 - Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities (553.5041(6))
- Fla. Stat. 553.5041 - Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities (553.5041(5)(c)1)
- Fla. Stat. 553.5041 - Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities (553.5041(5)(c)1)
- Fla. Stat. 553.5041 - Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities (553.5041(5)(a))
- Fla. Stat. 553.5041 - Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities (553.5041(5)(c)2)
- Fla. Stat. 553.5041 - Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities (553.5041(4))
- Fla. Stat. 553.5041 - Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities (553.5041(3))
Informational only, not legal advice. Confirm against the current standards and your state manual before you build.
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