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ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Parking Lots

Number of Spaces

ADAAG 4.1.2 Accessible Sites and Exterior Facilities: New Construction (5) (a)
Total Parking in Lot	Required Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces
1 to 25	1
26 to 50	2
51 to 75	3
76 to 100	4
101 to 150	5
151 to 200	6
201 to 300	7
301 to 400	8
401 to 500	9
501 to 1000	2% of Total
1001 and over	20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1000

The Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building Parking Lot exceeds the legal requirements for parking spaces as follows:
Total Number Of Parking Spaces In The Municipal Building Parking Lot	Number Of Accessible Spaces Required Under The ADA ADAAG Standards	Number Of Accessible Parking Spaces Available In The Municipal Building Parking Lot
240	7	11 Plus 3 additional van accessible spaces

Parking Space Design

At least one reserved space must be van accessible (see figure one). One of every eight reserved parking spaces for should have larger applications (see figure two).

Vertical Clearance

Parking areas should include a minimum vertical clearance of 98"at van accessible spaces and accessible passenger loading zones. Parking garage minimum clearance should be 114".

Signage

For proper use and enforcement of reserved parking for person with disabilities, each parking space or area must be identified with a sign:

Parking space signage must:

Be of a size that is readable and clear in stating reserved parking
Include the International Symbol of Access
Be permanently mounted in front of the vehicle space, not obstructing use of the curb
Be mounted at a height which will not be blocked by parking vehicles

The van accessible space must be so designed with appropriate signage including the words "Van Accessible."

Parallel parking is not recommended for persons with disabilities.

Passenger Loading Zone

1) An access aisle should be provided at least 60" wide and 20' (240") long adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space. (See illustration below)

2) If curbs are present between the vehicle pull-up space and the access aisle, or between the access aisle and the accessible rout, then a curb ramp must be provided.