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ADA parking lot striping in Lancaster, PA

Correct counts, correct widths, and markings that do not wear away in two winters. We stripe accessible stalls, van spaces and access aisles for commercial properties in Lancaster County.

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ADA parking stall with white outline and access aisle hatching beside a historic building

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ADA Parking Markings: what it is, and when it matters

Accessible parking is one of the most common places a business gets caught out. The stall might be the right size but missing an access aisle, or the aisle might be too narrow for a van lift, or there may not be enough stalls for the size of the lot. These are measurement problems, and they are easy to fix once someone measures.

Under the 2010 ADA Standards, the number of accessible stalls depends on the total number of stalls in the lot. A lot with 1 to 25 stalls needs one accessible stall. 26 to 50 needs two. 51 to 75 needs three, and the count keeps rising from there. At least one in every six accessible stalls has to be van accessible, which means a wider stall or a wider access aisle. We count your lot, compare it against the table, and tell you what is required.

On the pavement, we paint the stall outline, the access aisle with diagonal hatching so nobody parks in it, and the symbol of access. The federal standard requires a sign at each accessible stall, mounted at the proper height. Many municipalities and insurers also expect the painted symbol, and it is what drivers actually look for, so we recommend it.

What is included

Every ada parking markings job from Lancaster Lines & Asphalt covers this

  • 01

    Stall count check

    We count your total stalls and tell you how many accessible and van accessible stalls are required.

  • 02

    Correct dimensions

    Car stalls at 96 inches wide with a 60 inch aisle. Van stalls at 132 inches with a 60 inch aisle, or 96 inches with a 96 inch aisle.

  • 03

    Access aisle hatching

    Diagonal striping that discourages parking in the aisle, kept clear of the accessible route.

  • 04

    Symbol of access

    The painted wheelchair symbol, centered in the stall, in blue and white or the color your property uses.

  • 05

    Curb ramp alignment

    We flag stalls that do not line up with a ramp, so the accessible route actually works.

  • 06

    Restoration

    Worn or missing ADA markings re-done to the same standard, not just touched up.

Check your property

Signs your ADA markings need work

  • The stall outline or hatching is faded, or the symbol is gone.
  • You have more stalls than before and never added accessible ones.
  • Access aisles are not marked, or are painted as a solid block that gets parked on.
  • A customer, tenant or inspector has raised a complaint.
  • You are buying, selling or leasing the property.
  • The accessible stall is far from the entrance, behind other stalls.
Blue ADA stall with the symbol of access and blue lines beside a brick building
Yellow hatched aisle and stalls with a blue ADA stall by a brick building
Donation center lot with blue ADA stalls and white hatched no parking area
Blue ADA stall with white access aisle hatching painted at night beside a curb

How it goes

How Lancaster Lines & Asphalt does it, start to finish

  1. Step 1

    Count and measure

    Total stalls, existing accessible stalls, aisle widths and the route to the entrance.

  2. Step 2

    Written plan

    A clear list of what is required, what is recommended, and the price for each.

  3. Step 3

    Layout on the pavement

    Chalk lines for stalls, aisles and symbols so you can see the result before paint.

  4. Step 4

    Paint and verify

    Stalls, hatching and symbols painted, then measured again against the plan.

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On real customer properties

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Blue ADA stall with the symbol of access and blue lines beside a brick building
Yellow hatched aisle and stalls with a blue ADA stall by a brick building
Donation center lot with blue ADA stalls and white hatched no parking area
Blue ADA stall with white access aisle hatching painted at night beside a curb
Blue ADA symbols and hatched access aisles painted at night
Blue ADA symbol and hatching on a lot lit by street lights
Wide view of a lot with new white stalls and ADA spaces
White hatched ADA access aisle and symbol on a small commercial lot

Questions for Lines & Asphalt

ADA Parking Markings FAQ

How many ADA parking spaces does my lot need?
It depends on the total number of stalls. 1 to 25 stalls needs one. 26 to 50 needs two. 51 to 75 needs three. 76 to 100 needs four. Larger lots follow the 2010 ADA Standards table, and we will count yours.
What is a van accessible stall?
At least one of every six accessible stalls must be van accessible. That means a 132 inch wide stall with a 60 inch access aisle, or a 96 inch stall with a 96 inch aisle, plus signage that says van accessible.
Do I need to paint the wheelchair symbol on the pavement?
The federal standard requires a sign. The painted symbol is not always required by the standard itself, but many local codes and insurers expect it, and it is what drivers look for. We recommend it.
Why is there diagonal hatching beside the stall?
That is the access aisle. It has to stay clear so a wheelchair or van lift can deploy. The hatching discourages people from parking in it.
Can you fix my signs too?
We handle pavement markings. We will tell you the sign height and wording that is required, and we can coordinate with a sign installer.

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More from Lancaster Lines & Asphalt

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ADA Parking Markings projects we have written up

Freshly painted yellow stall lines across a large retail parking lotBurnham, PA · July and August 2024Shopping Plaza Re-Striping with ADA Curb and Stalls in Burnham, PAA large retail plaza lot about two hours west of Lancaster, re-striped in yellow over freshly sealed cracks in July, then finished in August with a blue ADA stall, hatched access aisle and a painted storefront curb.View project
Blue ADA stall with the symbol of access and blue lines beside a brick buildingYellow Re-Striping and Blue ADA Stalls at a Brick Building LotAn older lot behind a brick building got its lines back: yellow stalls, a yellow hatched aisle, and an accessible stall painted in blue with the symbol of access. The asphalt shows its age, which is exactly why the markings mattered.View project
Donation center lot with blue ADA stalls and white hatched no parking areaDonation Center Parking Lot Striping with ADA Stalls and a Sealed Loading AreaA busy donation center needed a lot that tells drivers where to go: where to park, where to pull up and unload, and where not to stop. White lines, a hatched keep-clear zone, arrows, blue ADA stalls, and a sealed surface under the drop-off canopy.View project

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