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for a lot of total spaces5 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.
Minimum number of accessible parking spaces (Table 208.2)
Accessible parking spaces complying with 502 shall be provided per Table 208.2: 1-25 spaces=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 and over=20 plus 1 for each 100 (or fraction) over 1000. Calculated separately for each parking facility.
Hospital outpatient facility accessible parking ratio
Ten percent of patient and visitor parking spaces serving hospital outpatient facilities shall comply with 502.
Rehabilitation / outpatient physical therapy accessible parking ratio
Twenty percent of patient and visitor parking spaces serving rehabilitation facilities specializing in treating conditions that affect mobility and outpatient physical therapy facilities shall comply with 502.
Van parking space count
For every six or fraction of six accessible parking spaces required by 208.2, at least one shall be a van parking space complying with 502.
Location of accessible parking spaces
Accessible parking spaces serving a building or facility shall be located on the shortest accessible route from parking to an entrance complying with 206.4; where serving more than one accessible entrance they shall be dispersed on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrances.
Car and van parking space width
Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches (3350 mm) wide minimum, and shall be marked to define the width, with an adjacent access aisle complying with 502.3.
Van space narrower width exception (wide access aisle)
Van parking spaces shall be permitted to be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum where the access aisle is 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum.
Access aisle width
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.
Access aisle location
Access aisles shall not overlap the vehicular way and may be placed on either side of the parking space, except angled van parking spaces which shall have access aisles located on the passenger side of the parking spaces.
Access aisle slope / level surface
Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve; changes in level are not permitted, except slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
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.
Accessible parking sign identification and mounting height
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1; signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible"; and signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
Parking spaces must not obstruct accessible routes
Parking spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that cars and vans, when parked, cannot obstruct the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes.
Measurement of space and aisle width from centerline of markings
Where parking spaces are marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings.
Political subdivision designation must conform to state standards
A political subdivision must designate a disabled parking space or area by conforming to the standards and specifications adopted by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation under Section 469.052, Government Code, relating to identification and dimensions. A private property owner may designate without conforming unless required by law.
No parking-space identification sign, no citation
A peace officer may issue a warning but may not issue a citation for an offense under Subsection (a) or (b) to a person who stands a vehicle in a disabled parking space or area that does not have a parking space identification sign identifying the space in accordance with the standards and specifications referred to in Section 681.009(b).
Base fine for accessible-parking offense
An offense under Section 681.011 (except as provided in Subsections (h)-(k)) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $750.
Offense to block access aisle or curb ramp
A person commits an offense if the person stands a vehicle so that the vehicle blocks an architectural improvement designed to aid persons with disabilities, including an access aisle or curb ramp.
Substantial-compliance defense unavailable
It is not a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) or (b) that the disabled parking space is not designated in full compliance with the standards referred to in Section 681.009(b) if the space is generally in compliance and is clearly distinguishable as being designated specifically for persons with disabilities.
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Sources
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 208 - Parking Spaces (scoping; Table 208.2) (208.2)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 208 - Parking Spaces (scoping; Table 208.2) (Table 208.2)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 208 - Parking Spaces (scoping; Table 208.2) (208.2.1)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 208 - Parking Spaces (scoping; Table 208.2) (208.2.2)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 208 - Parking Spaces (scoping; Table 208.2) (208.2.4)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 208 - Parking Spaces (scoping; Table 208.2) (208.3.1)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.2)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.2)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.3.1)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.3.2)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.3.3)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.3.4)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.4)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.5)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.6)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.7)
- Texas Accessibility Standards (2012), Sec. 502 - Parking Spaces (technical) (502.1)
- Tex. Transp. Code 681.009 & 681.011 - Privileged parking (designation; offenses; no-sign-no-citation; fines) (681.009(b))
- Tex. Transp. Code 681.009 & 681.011 - Privileged parking (designation; offenses; no-sign-no-citation; fines) (681.011(f-2))
- Tex. Transp. Code 681.009 & 681.011 - Privileged parking (designation; offenses; no-sign-no-citation; fines) (681.011(g))
- Tex. Transp. Code 681.009 & 681.011 - Privileged parking (designation; offenses; no-sign-no-citation; fines) (681.011(c))
- Tex. Transp. Code 681.009 & 681.011 - Privileged parking (designation; offenses; no-sign-no-citation; fines) (681.011(f-1))
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify with your local building department and the current standards before you build.
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