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Set up a parking lot in Federal baseline

Exact set up a parking lot compliance requirements for Federal baseline: what is required, who is responsible, and the citations. Every figure traces to primary law.

Verified Jul 2026 Governed by: ADA

Quick answer

for a lot of total spaces

5 accessible spaces required, including at least 1 van-accessible.

  • Car stall at least 96 in wide; van stall at least 132 in (or a 96 in stall with a 96 in access aisle).
  • Access aisle at least 60 in wide, marked.
  • Sign R7-8 with the International Symbol of Accessibility, bottom at least 60 in above grade.
ADA 208.2ADA 502

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.

Verified Jul 2026

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