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Valparaiso City Zoning Code

Appendix D

Illustrations

GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN, FIGURES 9.0 AND 9.5

Figure 9

Figure 9.5

Effective on: 1/1/1901

DISABLED PARKING DIMENSIONS

  • Generally. The standards in this appendix are a summary from the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, as they existed in August 2008. If the ADAAG standards change, the changed standards shall supersede these standards.
  • Disabled Parking Dimensions.

    1. Disabled parking spaces shall be 9 ft. x 20 ft., with an access aisle on one side (may be shared with another disabled space), as shown in Figure .A., Disabled Parking, with the following dimensions:

      1. Car space: 5 ft. x 20 ft.
      2. Van space: 8 ft. x 20 ft.

    2. The access aisle adjacent to disabled spaces shall be:

      1. Clearly marked (the end of the aisle that is adjacent to the driving aisle may be a squared or curved shape);
      2. Level (1:50 maximum slope in all directions, no intrusion by ramps);
      3. The same length as the adjacent parking space(s) it serves; and
      4. Connected to an accessible route to the building served by the space.
    3. An accessible route shall be provided from disabled spaces to the building, which:
      1. Shall always be provided from the accessible parking to the accessible entrance;
      2. Shall not be obstructed by curbs or stairs;
      3. Shall be at least three feet wide (if the accessible route is located in front of a parking space, as shown in the Disabled Parking Illustration, below, wheelstops shall be installed to keep vehicles from reducing the effective width of the accessible route to less than three feet);
      4. Shall have a firm, stable, slip-resistant surface;
      5. Shall have a slope of not greater than 1:12 in the direction of travel.
    4. A vertical clearance of not less than 8 ft., 2 in. shall be provided and maintained above van-accessible disabled parking spaces and the vehicular routes that access them.
    5. Disabled spaces shall be posted with a sign that includes the international symbol of accessibility, mounted high enough so it can be seen while a vehicle is parked in the space. Signs posted for van-accessible spaces shall also include the words "Van Accessible."
    6. Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible facility entrance (where buildings have multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, the accessible parking spaces must be dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrances), except that:
      1. Accessible parking spaces may be clustered in one or more lots if equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of distance from the accessible entrance, parking fees, and convenience; and
      2. Van-accessible spaces located in parking structures may be clustered on one floor if necessary to accommodate the 8 ft., 2 in. minimum vertical clearance requirement.
    Disabled Parking Illustration
    Car Spaces

    Van Spaces

  • Alternative Disabled Space Dimensions. In the alternative to providing car and van accessible spaces, the applicant may provide all required disabled spaces with the following dimensions:
    1. width: 11 feet
    2. Depth: 20 feet
    3. Accessible Route width: 5 feet

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901