San Antonio & South Texas
ADA Parking Striping
ADA parking striping works as a system: accessible stalls, access aisles, signs and the route to the building all have to line up. SiteLine Paving & Striping lays out and marks accessible parking for commercial lots across San Antonio and South Texas, using the current standards as the baseline and confirming the details with you before paint goes down.
Request a Free Lot AssessmentAccessible space requirements
The number of accessible spaces depends on the total number of parking spaces in the lot. The table below comes from Table 208.2 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
| Total parking spaces in lot | Required 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, or fraction thereof, over 1000 |
At least one of every six accessible spaces must be van accessible (208.2.4).
Owners should confirm local and Texas requirements, including TDLR, for their site.
Dimensions (502.2)
- Car accessible spaces must be at least 96 inches wide.
- Van accessible spaces must be at least 132 inches wide with a 60 inch access aisle, or at least 96 inches wide with a 96 inch access aisle.
- Access aisles must be marked so they discourage parking in them, and each one pairs with an accessible space so a person using a wheelchair or mobility device can get in and out.
Fire lane and curb markings
Accessible stalls only work if drivers can reach them. We mark fire lanes and red curbs alongside the accessible layout so emergency access and accessible routes do not conflict, following the fire marshal requirements for your property and the approved site plan.
Restriping an existing lot to current layouts
Older lots often have accessible stalls that are too narrow, missing access aisles or short of the count the current standards call for. When we restripe, we re-measure the lot, compare the layout to the standards above and show you where changes are needed.
Restriping can usually happen after hours so the lot stays open during business hours. We also check the condition of the pavement in the accessible stalls, because a settled or cracked surface under a new layout still needs repair.
Related services
- Parking Lot Striping
Full stall layouts, fire lanes, arrows and stencils for commercial lots.
- Asphalt Repair
Level and repair accessible stalls and routes before restriping.
- Apartment Parking Lots
Paving, striping and maintenance planned around residents and parking demand.
Frequently asked questions
- How many accessible spaces does my lot need?
- It depends on the total number of parking spaces. The table above shows the required count from the 2010 ADA Standards. We count the lot and apply the table during the assessment.
- What makes a space van accessible?
- A van accessible space is at least 132 inches wide with a 60 inch access aisle, or at least 96 inches wide with a 96 inch access aisle, and it carries the correct signage.
- Are Texas requirements different from the federal standards?
- Local rules and Texas requirements, including TDLR, can add to the federal minimums. Owners should confirm what applies to their specific site.
- Do you install signs?
- Our work is layout and striping. We mark the stalls and access aisles and coordinate sign placement with you so each space has the signage it needs.
- Does fresh striping make my lot compliant?
- Striping is one part of the picture. Accessible routes, signage and surface condition matter too, so treat striping as one piece of a full review.
Get a free lot assessment
Send us your property details and we will count the lot, review the accessible layout and walk you through what needs to change.