Parking Requirements
Questions & Answers
What determines the number of required parking spaces?
The Zoning Ordinance determines the minimum number of spaces based on the use of the property. Please see the Space Requirements Chart.
Does the parking lot have to be paved?
Paving is required when the total number of required spaces is 10 or more. Paving can be accomplished with asphalt, concrete or surface treatment. Gravel lots are only permitted when the required number of spaces is 9 or less.
Does the parking lot have to have individual spaces marked or painted?
Individual spaces have to be adequately designated when there are 3 or more required spaces in the lot. Painting lines is the most efficient way to do that when the lot is paved; designation on gravel lots can be accomplished with concrete blocks or other means as determined by the zoning administrator.
What are the dimensions of a typical parking space?
9 feet by 18 feet is the minimum size for all off street parking except handicapped-accessible spaces.
When is handicapped-accessible parking required?
It is generally required for all uses except at individual single-family residences.
The Zoning Ordinance determines the minimum number of accessible spaces based on a formula.
What are the dimensions of a handicapped-accessible parking space?
There are two types of spaces required; a standard space is at least 8 feet by 18 feet with an adjacent access aisle at least 5 feet wide. A van-accessible space is at least 8 feet by 18 feet with an adjacent access aisle at least 8 feet wide. Please see the diagram below.
Can a handicapped-accessible space be marked by a painted symbol on the pavement?
No; the spaces must be marked by an above-grade sign. Painted symbols on pavement are not recognized by law as reserving the space for the disabled.
What are the requirements for above-grade signs for accessible parking spaces?
There are specific requirements for the wording and height of the signs.
Please see the diagrams below.
Sign Requirements for Handicapped-Accessible Spaces
- Typical R7-8 sign required for all accessible parking spaces
- Van Accessible Sign - required for all van accessible parking spaces
- Penalty Sign - required for all accessible parking spaces
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Standard Accessible Parking Spaces
Required signage for standard accessible parking spaces.
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Van Accessible Parking Spaces
Required signage for van accessible parking spaces.
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Handicapped-Accessible Parking Spaces
1 out of every 8 accessible spaces must be van accessible. If you are only required to provide one space, it must be van accessible.
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# Parking Spaces |
# Handicapped Parking Spaces |
| 1-25 |
1 |
| 26-50 |
2 |
| 51-75 |
3 |
| 76-100 |
4 |
| 101-150 |
5 |
| 151-200 |
6 |
| 201-300 |
7 |
| 301-400 |
8 |
| 401-500 |
9 |
| 501-1000 |
2% of total |
| 1001+ |
20 + 1 space
for every 100 over 1000 |