Before you hire
Review the ada parking striping scope for van spaces and access aisles with your contractor before approving the quote.
Read the guide
Illustrative imageADA Parking Lot Striping in Phoenix
Last updated November 13, 2026
Restriping a parking lot counts as an alteration under the ADA, so the restriped lot must provide the accessible spaces required by the 2010 ADA Standards. We connect Phoenix-area commercial properties with licensed local contractors for accessible-space layouts, access aisles and identification signs.
Does this apply to your lot?
Most commercial lots in Phoenix fall into at least one of these situations.
You're restriping or resurfacing
Restriping counts as an alteration, so the new layout must provide accessible spaces under the 2010 ADA Standards. Because restriping is relatively inexpensive, the Department of Justice treats it as readily achievable in most cases.
Your lot predates 2012
Elements that met the 1991 Standards don't have to be updated on their own, but that “safe harbor” ends when you restripe or resurface.
You received a demand letter or inspection note
Start with the deadline and document what's on site today.
Read the 7-day violation notice guide →You run a medical, rehab or residential property
Your required count is higher or calculated differently. See “How many spaces you need.”
Illustrative image- "Van accessible" sign — One in six accessible spaces (or fraction) must be van accessible.
- Sign height — Bottom of sign at least 60 inches above the ground.
- Access aisle — At least 60 inches wide, marked to discourage parking; van aisles can be 96 inches with a 96-inch-wide space.
- Accessible route — The aisle must connect to an accessible route to the entrance.
2010 ADA Standards, sections 208.2.4, 502.3, 502.6
Illustration with numbered callouts. Check your city's and the 2010 ADA Standards' requirements for your site.
How many accessible spaces you need
| Total parking spaces | Minimum accessible spaces |
|---|---|
| 1–25 | 1 |
| 26–50 | 2 |
| 51–75 | 3 |
| 76–100 | 4 |
| 101–150 | 5 |
| 151–200 | 6 |
| 201–300 | 7 |
| 301–400 | 8 |
| 401–500 | 9 |
| 501–1,000 | 2% of total |
| 1,001 and over | 20, plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000 |
- Van spaces: At least 1 of every 6 accessible spaces (rounded up) must be van-accessible, and always at least one.
- Special facilities: Hospital outpatient: 10% of patient and visitor parking (§208.2.1). Rehabilitation and outpatient physical therapy: 20% (§208.2.2). Residential: one accessible space per dwelling unit required to have mobility features, plus 2% of any additional spaces with a minimum of one. Guest and employee parking follows the standard table (§208.2.3).
- Location: Accessible spaces must be on the shortest accessible route to an accessible entrance. If a lot serves several accessible entrances, spread the spaces among them (§208.3.1).
Layout and dimensions
- Car space
- 96 in. wide minimum, with a 60 in. access aisle
- Van space
- 132 in. wide with a 60 in. aisle, or 96 in. wide with a 96 in. aisle
- Access aisles
- Run the full length of the space, and two spaces may share one
- Aisle markings
- Must be marked so people won't park in them. State and local rules can set the color and style.
- Slope
- No steeper than 1:48 in any direction for spaces and aisles
- Signs
- 60 in. minimum from the ground to the bottom of the sign. Van spaces add “Van Accessible.”
- Sign exceptions
- Not required where a site has 4 or fewer total spaces, or for residential spaces assigned to a specific unit (§216.5)
Illustrative imageWhat the job includes and what it costs
Illustrative imageTypically included
- Accessible-space count and layout check
- Car and van spaces with full-length access aisles
- ISA symbols and aisle hatching
- Identification signs and van plaques
- Coordinating curb ramps and routes with the layout
Published price ranges
| Restripe an existing accessible stallSource: HomeAdvisor | $25–$40 |
|---|---|
| ADA retrofit, restripe onlySource: Wins Parking | $250–$600 per stall |
National planning ranges, not quotes. Most contractors also charge a minimum or mobilization fee.
Estimate your whole lot with the cost estimator →
Planning the work
- 1
Tell us about your property
- 2
Get matched with a licensed local contractor
- 3
Site visit or satellite-imagery estimate
- 4
Schedule in phases (nights or weekends possible) so the lot stays open
The cooler months, roughly October through March, are easiest for paint curing; in summer, asphalt surface temperatures can get too hot for paint to cure properly, so summer work is usually done early morning or at night. Avoid monsoon storms (June 15 – September 30). Fresh paint typically needs a short dry time before traffic returns.
Common questions
Does restriping trigger ADA requirements?+
Yes. Restriping counts as an alteration, so the lot must provide accessible spaces as required by the 2010 ADA Standards.
How many van-accessible spaces do we need?+
At least one of every six accessible spaces, rounded up, and never fewer than one.
Does the whole accessible space have to be painted blue?+
The federal standards require the access aisle to be marked so people won't park in it, and they require the identification sign. They don't require a fully blue space. State or local rules can set colors and markings, so confirm with your city.
Do we need signs if we only have a few spaces?+
Not if the site has four or fewer total parking spaces, and not for residential spaces assigned to a specific unit. Otherwise, each accessible space needs a sign mounted at least 60 inches to its bottom edge.
Where should accessible spaces go?+
On the shortest accessible route to an accessible entrance. If several entrances are accessible, spread the spaces among them.
Can an accessible space sit on a slope?+
Accessible spaces and their access aisles can't slope more than 1:48 in any direction. Steeper areas usually need a different location or regrading.
Planning notes
Property types with special ADA rules
Illustrative imageMedical Offices
Higher accessible-space counts (10% at hospital outpatient sites), plus drop-off zones.
Learn more
Illustrative imageApartment Communities
Resident and guest stalls, accessible spaces tied to unit types, and fire lanes between buildings.
Learn more
Illustrative imageHOA Communities
Private streets, stop bars, guest parking and amenity lots planned around the reserve study.
Learn more
Illustrative imageChurches
Large weekend lots, accessible spaces near the entrances, and drop-off lanes.
Learn more
Illustrative imageSchools
Bus loops, parent pickup lanes, crosswalks and staff lots striped before the school year starts.
Learn more
Illustrative imageRetail Centers
Multi-tenant lots, storefront crosswalks, loading zones and fire lanes along the building face.
Learn moreSources
ADA.gov: Restriping Parking Spaces2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (U.S. Access Board)HomeAdvisorWins ParkingArizonans with Disabilities Act (Arizona Attorney General)Arizona Attorney General settlement
Areas served
Get a free
striping estimate.
Tell us what your commercial property needs. We’ll connect you with a licensed local contractor for a project-specific quote.
We share your request only with the licensed contractor quoting your job.No obligation. No residential driveways.One request for all your striping needs.