§ 665. Minimum number of accessible parking spaces required.

(a)

Reference to requirements. Regulations and dimensions for handicapped parking spaces shall be per requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Public Law 101-136) and the Georgia Accessibility Code (Chapter 120-3-20 adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner). The required number of handicapped accessible spaces, which must be provided on-site, shall be as provided in table 6-2.

(b)

Part of overall requirements. Said spaces shall count toward the requirements for off-street parking as specified in table 6-1.

(c)

Aisle specifications and van accessibility. Handicap accessible parking spaces shall have an adjacent aisle five feet wide, and one in every eight handicapped spaces shall be adjacent to an aisle eight feet wide and the space shall be signed "van accessible." For van spaces, the width of the parking space shall be at least 11 feet. Handicapped parking space aisles shall be clearly demarcated by lines painted on or otherwise applied to the parking lot surface.

(d)

Surface slope. Handicap accessible parking spaces shall be located on a surface with a slope not exceeding one vertical foot in 50 horizontal feet (1:50).

(e)

Ramps. Wheelchair ramps shall be provided in accordance with applicable specifications at locations appropriate to normal travel routes from the parking lot to the principal use.

(f)

Signage. Accessible parking spaces shall be designated as reserved by a sign showing the symbol of accessibility, per applicable state law requirements. Such signs shall be located so that they cannot be obscured by a vehicle parked in that space.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)