ADA-Compliant Handicap Parking: What Florida Property Owners Must Know

Published on 10 June 2025 at 22:57

At Pro Stripe Parking Solutions, we specialize in top-quality parking lot striping services throughout Central Florida. Whether you're a property manager, business owner, HOA, or municipal official, ensuring your parking lot is ADA-compliant isn’t just smart — it’s the law.

πŸ›‘ Why Handicap Parking Compliance Matters

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires accessible parking for individuals with disabilities. Not complying can lead to:

  • Fines and legal issues

  • Poor public image

  • Unsafe parking areas


βœ… Key ADA Parking Requirements

1. Number of Spaces
You must provide a certain number of accessible spaces based on your total parking spaces. For example, 1 accessible space for every 25 spaces up to 100.

2. Size and Striping
Accessible spaces must be:

  • At least 12 feet wide

  • Include a 5-foot-wide access aisle

  • Clearly striped and marked

3. Signage
Every space must have a sign with the wheelchair symbol, mounted at least 60 inches above ground.


πŸ“˜ Florida-Specific Requirements

Florida follows federal ADA standards but adds a few specific striping and signage rules:

• Blue Paint for Space Borders
Florida law requires all accessible spaces to be outlined in blue paint.

• White Wheelchair Symbol on Blue Background
Painted inside each accessible space.

• Required Signage Text:

“Violators subject to fine and towing”
This must be posted on all accessible parking signs.

• Van-Accessible Space Requirement
At least one van-accessible space is required, with an 8-foot-wide access aisle.

• Slope Regulations
Accessible spaces must not exceed a 2% slope in any direction.

• Access Aisles
Marked with diagonal striping — usually in white, next to each accessible space.


🧠 Why Hire a Professional Striping Company?

At Pro Stripe Parking Solutions, we ensure:

  • Full ADA and Florida compliance

  • Crisp, high-visibility striping

  • Smart layout planning

  • Increased property safety and curb appeal


🏁 Final Thoughts

Handicap parking compliance is about more than legal protection — it shows your commitment to safety and accessibility. Whether you're managing an apartment complex, retail plaza, or municipal lot, keeping your striping up to code is essential.


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Contact Pro Stripe Parking Solutions today:

πŸ“ž Call: 407-776-1125
πŸ“§ Email: prostripeparkingsolutions@gmail.com
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