ADA compliant parking lot marking means your lot has the right number of accessible spaces, the right sizes, clearly marked access aisles, the accessibility symbol and the correct signs. In Texas, paved accessible spaces also need “NO PARKING” painted in the access aisle and a “Violators Subject to Fine and Towing” sign. We check all of this during a free estimate and stripe your lot to meet the current rules.
Parking is one of the most common reasons businesses face accessibility complaints, and many lots in San Antonio were striped years ago to older rules. As part of our parking lot striping service, Asphalt Paving San Antonio helps property owners and managers get their accessible parking right the first time.
Who Needs ADA Compliant Parking?
If your business is open to the public, your parking lot needs accessible parking. That includes:
- Retail stores and shopping centers
- Restaurants, gas stations and car washes
- Offices, medical and dental clinics
- Apartment complexes and leasing offices
- Churches, schools and daycares
- Hotels and event venues
Important: Under the ADA, restriping, resurfacing or resealing a parking lot counts as an alteration. When you do any of that work, the lot must end up with the required accessible spaces. So if you’re planning sealcoating or restriping, it’s the right time to fix your ADA spaces too.
How Many Accessible Spaces Do You Need?
The 2010 ADA Standards (Table 208.2) set the minimum number of accessible spaces for each parking lot:
| Total spaces in the lot | 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 (or fraction of 6) must be van accessible. That means even a small lot with one accessible space needs that space to be van accessible.
Medical facilities and some other uses can require more. We’ll confirm what applies to your property.
ADA Space Sizes and Access Aisles
| Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Car accessible space | 96 inches (8 ft) wide minimum |
| Access aisle (car) | 60 inches (5 ft) wide minimum, full length of the space |
| Van accessible space, option 1 | 132 inches (11 ft) wide + 60-inch aisle |
| Van accessible space, option 2 | 96 inches (8 ft) wide + 96-inch (8 ft) aisle |
| Slope | No steeper than 1:48 (about 2%) in any direction |
| Location | On the shortest accessible route to an accessible entrance |
Two accessible spaces can share one access aisle. Aisles must be marked so people don’t park in them.
Extra Texas Requirements (16 TAC §68.104)
Texas adds its own rules on top of the federal ADA for paved accessible spaces:
- The International Symbol of Accessibility painted on the space in a color that contrasts with the pavement
- The words “NO PARKING” painted in each adjacent access aisle: all capital letters, at least 12 inches tall, with a stroke at least 2 inches wide, centered in the aisle
- A sign stating at least “Violators Subject to Fine and Towing” in letters at least 1 inch tall, mounted no more than 8 inches below the accessible parking sign, with its bottom edge 48 to 80 inches above the ground
Plus the TAS identification sign with the accessibility symbol, and “Van Accessible” on van space signs.
Many San Antonio lots are missing the “NO PARKING” lettering or the fine-and-towing sign. They’re simple fixes, and we include them in every ADA striping job.
TDLR Registration for Larger Projects
In Texas, construction projects with a total estimated cost of $50,000 or more must be registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and are reviewed and inspected by a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS). Smaller projects don’t have to be registered, but they still have to meet the Texas Accessibility Standards. On larger paving jobs, we work with your architect or RAS so the layout matches the approved plans.
We'll count your spaces, measure your stalls and aisles, and show you what needs to change. Mon–Sat: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Our ADA Striping Process
- Free site check. We count total spaces, measure your current accessible stalls and aisles, and check signs and location.
- Plan. We show you how many accessible and van spaces you need and where they should go.
- Prep and removal. We clean the surface and remove or black out old markings in the wrong place.
- Layout and paint. We mark exact widths, then paint stall lines, aisle hatching, the accessibility symbol and the “NO PARKING” lettering.
- Signs. We install accessible parking signs, “Van Accessible” signs and fine-and-towing plaques at the right height.
- Walk-through. We review every space with you before we leave.
Common ADA Parking Mistakes We Fix
- Not enough accessible spaces for the size of the lot
- No van accessible space
- Access aisles too narrow or missing hatching
- Missing “NO PARKING” lettering in the aisle (a Texas rule)
- Signs too low, faded, missing or without “Van Accessible”
- Missing “Violators Subject to Fine and Towing” sign
- Accessible spaces far from the entrance
- Accessible spaces on a slope steeper than 1:48
Slope problems can’t be fixed with paint alone. If your accessible spaces are on a slope that’s too steep, we can repair or regrade the asphalt in that area.
ADA Parking Striping Cost in San Antonio
| Item | Typical price range |
|---|---|
| ADA stall package (lines, aisle, symbol, NO PARKING) | $100 – $250 per stall |
| Accessible parking sign with post, installed | $150 – $350 per sign |
| Fine-and-towing plaque added to existing sign | $40 – $90 each |
| Removing or blacking out old markings | $50 – $150 per space |
| Full lot restripe with ADA spaces | See parking lot striping |
Estimated 2026 ranges for the San Antonio area, not a quote. Regrading for slope is priced separately.
ADA Parking FAQs
How many handicap parking spaces does my business need?
It depends on the total number of spaces in your lot. A lot with 1 to 25 spaces needs 1 accessible space, 26 to 50 needs 2, 51 to 75 needs 3, and it keeps rising from there under ADA Table 208.2. At least 1 of every 6 accessible spaces must be van accessible.
What does Texas require that the federal ADA doesn’t?
For paved accessible spaces, Texas requires the accessibility symbol painted on the space, “NO PARKING” painted in each access aisle in letters at least 12 inches tall, and a sign that says “Violators Subject to Fine and Towing” mounted with its bottom edge 48 to 80 inches above the ground.
Do I have to update ADA spaces when I restripe or sealcoat?
Yes. Under the ADA, restriping, resurfacing and resealing a parking lot are alterations, so the finished lot must include the required accessible spaces. It’s the best and cheapest time to fix them.
How wide does a van accessible space need to be?
A van accessible space can be 132 inches wide with a 60-inch access aisle, or 96 inches wide with a 96-inch access aisle. The aisle runs the full length of the space, and the sign must say “Van Accessible.”
Can two accessible spaces share an access aisle?
Yes. Two accessible spaces can share one access aisle between them, which saves room. In angled parking, van aisles must be on the passenger side.
Do I need to register my parking lot project with TDLR?
Projects with a total estimated cost of $50,000 or more must be registered with TDLR and reviewed by a Registered Accessibility Specialist. Smaller projects don’t need registration, but they still must meet the Texas Accessibility Standards.
Can you fix just the ADA spaces without restriping the whole lot?
Yes. We often update only the accessible spaces, aisles, lettering and signs. If the rest of the lot is faded, combining it with a full restripe usually costs less per stall.
Related Services
Parking Lot Striping
Full restriping and new layouts
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Sealcoating
Reseal and restripe in one visit
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Asphalt Repair
Fix slopes, low spots and damaged areas in accessible spaces
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Parking Lot Paving
New lots designed with ADA layouts
Learn moreThis page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements can change and some properties have extra rules. We confirm what applies to your site during the estimate.
