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 Isle of Wight County
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix B. ZONING.*
 Article X. Vehicle Parking Facilities.

  § 10-1012. Parking facilities for the physically handicapped.  

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  • A.

    Parking spaces for the physically handicapped shall be located as close as possible to ramps, walkways, entrances, and elevators. Where feasible, these parking spaces shall be located so that the physically handicapped are not forced to wheel or walk across main traffic lanes or behind parked cars to reach the ramps and other facilities. The spaces shall be situated in those areas of the vehicle parking area located nearest to each primary building entrance.

    B.

    Each parking space for the physically handicapped shall be at least eighteen and one-half (18.5) feet in length and sixteen (16) feet in width which includes a loading and unloading area eight (8) feet in width for single spaces and four (4) feet in width for contiguous spaces. Such spaces shall be arranged and dispersed throughout the vehicle parking area so as to provide convenient access to all major entrances of the proposed business or businesses.

    C.

    The following number of parking spaces shall be reserved for the physically handicapped:

    Total Parking Spaces in Lot Required Minimum Number
    Up to 25 1
    26 to 50 2
    51 to 75 3
    76 to 100 4
    101 to 150 5
    151 to 200 6
    201 to 300 7
    301 to 400 8
    401 to 500 9
    501 to 1,000 2% of total
    Over 1,000 20, plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000

     

    D.

    Parking spaces for the physically handicapped shall be identified by signs, generally located four (4) feet above grade. Such signs shall state that the space is reserved by law for the physically handicapped. Where these signs are placed flush against buildings or structures or in other locations not accessible to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, the height may be increased to six (6) feet. Additional consideration should be given to demarcation of the international handicapped symbol on the pavement for those spaces provided for the handicapped.

    E.

    All physical improvements adjacent to or within parking areas such as curbs, sidewalks, and grades shall be certified by a licensed professional engineer, or other individual as may be approved by the zoning administrator, as conforming with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and any applicable state requirements.

    F.

    Storm drain grates or similar devices shall not be located within the required access for the physically handicapped. (7-7-05.)