a. Handicapped
(s)
be located as close as possible to elevators, ramps, walkways, and entrances so that the physically handicapped are not compelled to wheel or walk behind parked cars to reach them. Access from the parking lot to the
and all accessory uses shall be by means of ramping consisting of asphalt and/or concrete material constructed to the engineering specifications and standards of the City.
On each site proposed for
, additions, and/or redevelopment, for which the Zoning Ordinance requires submission of a
, designated handicapped parking spaces
be provided in accordance with the following table. The
of barrier free spaces
be increased if needed to comply with the Michigan Department of Labor, Construction Code Commission, Barrier Free Design Division, or the Americans with Disabilities Act or for which the
determines
have a higher demand for such spaces. Such space(s) shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide and twenty (20) feet in depth, clearly depicted upon the
, and clearly indicated by a
and/or pavement markings. A fifteen (15) foot wide space for vans
also be required. Also refer to the adopted Building Code for additional information relating to accessibility standards for barrier free parking
(Amended 2-14-1996)
Total Spaces | # Required | Total Spaces | # Required |
1—25 | 1 | 151—200 | 6 |
26—50 | 2 | 201—300 | 8 |
51—75 | 3 | 301—400 | 12 |
76—100 | 4 | Over 400 | 12 plus 2 for every 250 or fraction thereof over 400 |
101—150 | 5 |
b. Where a curb exists between a parking lot surface and a
entrance, an inclined approach or
with a gradient of not more than a 1:12 slope and width of a minimum four (4) feet
be provided for wheelchair access.