Guide to Accessible Parking

CCDA produced two accessible parking guides: one for business owners and operators, and the other for the construction industry. Did you know that at least one-third of formal complaints involve issues with accessible parking and accessible routes? This toolkit provides awareness, summarizes requirements, and offers resources to help avoid these complaints.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 and requires businesses to provide independent access to goods and services, with additional California state laws enforcing these requirements. Noncompliance can lead to costly legal actions. Providing accessibility is both a legal obligation and the right thing to do because it can help to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and benefits the community.

Topics included in the Business Owners and Operators Guide are guidance on using the toolkit, understanding the importance of accessibility, and defining key terms. It covers responsibilities and legal liabilities, parking accessibility evaluation, facility maintenance, and tax credit programs. The guide also addresses exterior accessible routes, curb ramps, accessible parking space requirements, and standards for parking spaces near outdoor dining and electric vehicle charging stations.

Business Owners and Operators Accessible Parking Guide (PDF)

The California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA), in collaboration with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and industry experts, developed this guide to promote compliance with accessibility requirements in the construction of public parking lots. The Construction Industry Guide introduces accessibility requirements and the California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 11B, along with guidelines for using the toolkit. Contractors should make sure projects meet minimum requirements and consult with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) where local jurisdictions allow contractor-completed designs.

Topics included in the Construction Industry Guide are accessible parking, routes, curb ramps, and parking spaces near outdoor dining and electric vehicle charging stations. The guide also explains the role of a Certified Access Specialist (CASp), maintenance and alterations, and the benefits of compliance.

Construction Industry Accessible Parking Guide (PDF)