§ 5.4. Handicapped parking.

In each parking facility, a portion of the total number of parking spaces shall be specifically designated as handicapped accessible parking spaces and reserved for vehicles licensed by the state for use by the handicapped. The following parking and passenger loading standards shall apply to any new construction within the city.

A.

Spaces required.

Figure 4. Handicapped Parking Space Requirement

Total Required Parking In Lot	Required Number of Handicapped 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—1,000	2% of total
1,001 and over	20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000

 

B.

Construction standards. Parking spaces and facilities intended for use by the handicapped shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards established by state law, city ordinances and the Americans [with] Disabilities Act (ADA).

C.

Size of spaces. Accessible parking spaces shall be at least 108 inches wide and shall be served by a pedestrian maneuvering access aisle at least 60 inches wide. The access aisle shall be part of an accessible route to the building or facility entrance. Two accessible parking spaces may share a common access aisle. Accessible parking spaces and access aisles shall be level with surface slopes not exceeding two percent in any direction.

D.

Van accessible spaces. One in every eight accessible spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by an access aisle not less than 108 inches wide and provide a minimum vertical clearance of 98 inches at the parking space and along at least one vehicle access route to such parking space from site entrance and exit. All such spaces shall be designated "van accessible" and may be grouped on one level of a parking structure.

E.

Sign handicapped accessible spaces. Accessible spaces shall be designated as reserved by a sign showing a symbol of accessibility. Such signs shall be located so they cannot be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space.

F.

Accessible routes to the building or facility. At least one accessible route within the boundary of a site shall be provided from public transportation stops (if available), accessible parking and accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance. The accessible route shall, to the maximum extent feasible, coincide with the route for the general public.

G.

Accessible routes on site. At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, facilities, elements and spaces that are on the same site.

H.

Accessible route design standards. An accessible route shall have a minimum clear width of 36 inches and provide adequate space for a wheel chair turn around. If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces of at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals, not to exceed 200 feet. A "T" intersection of two corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place.