ADA Parking Requirements for Arkansas Businesses
If your business, church or office provides parking for the public, accessible parking is part of the deal. Arkansas businesses follow the federal 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and some local codes add their own rules. Here are the basics.
How many accessible spaces you need
The minimum number of accessible spaces depends on the total number of spaces in the lot (2010 ADA Standards, section 208.2):
| Total spaces in lot | Minimum 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 1,000 | 2% of total |
| 1,001 and over | 20, plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000 |
Some facilities, such as hospital outpatient areas, have higher requirements.
Van-accessible spaces
At least 1 of every 6 accessible spaces must be van accessible, and every lot that needs accessible parking needs at least one van space. Van spaces have a wider space or a wider access aisle.
Access aisles
Each accessible space needs a striped access aisle beside it. Standard car aisles are at least 60 inches wide. Two spaces can share one aisle.
Location
Accessible spaces belong on the shortest accessible route to the entrance. In a lot serving several entrances, they should be spread among them.
Signs
Each accessible space needs a sign with the accessibility symbol, mounted so the bottom of the sign is at least 60 inches above the ground. Van spaces add a "Van Accessible" designation.
Getting it right during a restripe
A restripe is the easiest time to add missing stalls, widen aisles or move spaces closer to the door. See our ADA striping service.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Slopes, curb ramps and routes also matter for compliance. For a formal review, consult an architect or accessibility specialist.