how many disabled parking spaces do I need to supply?

Answer 1

Usually the minimum is two then a % of the remaining spaces but you can get a better idea by going to the Scottish planning policy document listed below and part of which I have put here.

Hope this helps.

20. For retail, recreation and leisure uses spaces for disabled car parking should be allocated convenient to the entrance of the premises and to at least the minimum standard in Table 1 below. The number of spaces above the minimum standard, their location and design should be discussed with local disability groups. Local authorities have powers under The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to designate by an order under The Local Authorities' Traffic Orders (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 1999 spaces for disabled parking on private land with the agreement of the land owner. Such designation allows disabled parking to be enforced by police, traffic wardens, or in areas with decriminalised parking, parking attendants. Local authorities should consider designation, especially where there is a history of abuse of disabled parking provision in retail, leisure and recreation developments in the area.

Table 1 - Minimum Disabled Car Parking Standards there are two standards.

a)Car park maximum standard size up to200 spaces
b)Car park maximum standard size over 200 spaces

Employment Uses
a)1 space per disabled employee plus 2 spaces or 5% of maximum standard size whichever is greater
b)6 spaces plus 2% of maximum standard size

Retail, Leisure and Recreation Uses
a)3 spaces or 6% of maximum standard size whichever is greater
b)4 spaces plus 4% of maximum standard size

Answer 2

It depends on how much parking space you have. If its a big parking lot and you expect alot of people there at one time you should have several. If its a small parking lot and you dont expect alot of people to be parked at the same time, one or two should be enough.

Answer 3

It's generally two, with a 5 foot striped area between them, so a wheelchair vehicle can offload on either side.

Answer 4

It depends on the size of your parking lot, the local regulations and the type of clientele that you are expecting.

Answer 5

I think that depends on how big your lot is... also, it needs to be on flat land. I say this because where I live there's a lot of inclines, even slight ones and the state goes "um, no... needs to be flattened."

Answer 6

Check with your local zoning.

Answer 7

None, those freeloaders can walk a few extra feet.

Answer 8

HOW BIG IS YOUR PLOT?