California property owners can face lawsuits for ADA parking violations — with damages starting at $4,000 per violation under the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
ADA Parking Requirements (Quick Reference)
- Accessible spaces: 1 per 25 spaces (up to 500 spaces), then 1 per 50
- Van-accessible: 1 per 6 accessible spaces
- Width: Standard accessible = 8 ft minimum; Van-accessible = 11 ft minimum
- Access aisle: 5 ft wide adjacent to each space
- Slope: Maximum 1:48 (2%) in all directions
- Signage: International Symbol of Accessibility, mounted 60 inches high
Full ADA Standards for Accessible Design
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act & California Building Code
California has stricter requirements than federal ADA. For example, California requires accessible spaces in lots as small as 1-5 spaces, while federal standards start at 6+. If your lot was built before 1991 and hasn’t been altered, you may be exempt — but repairing a cracked accessible space triggers compliance obligations.
Our ADA Compliance Service
We assess your parking lot for ADA compliance, repaint faded accessible signage, replace non-compliant signage, and restripe spaces to proper dimensions. We also install access aisles and repair trip hazards around curb ramps and accessible routes.
Protect your property — call for an ADA compliance audit: 951-633-9149