What percentage of total parking spaces must be accessible?

• A. 1%
• B. 2%
• C. 5%
• D. 10%

Answer: (B)

Accessibility of parking is governed by standards that require a proportional number of accessible spaces based on how many total spaces are in the lot. The standard practice is that 2% of the total parking spaces must be accessible, with at least one accessible space. This ensures there are enough accessible spots as the lot size grows. For example, a lot with 50 spaces would need at least one accessible space (2% of 50 is 1), while a lot with 200 spaces would require about four accessible spaces. The other percentages listed—1%, 5%, and 10%—don’t align with the commonly cited minimum standard and would not match how accessibility is typically allocated. Additionally, among the accessible spaces, some are designated as van-accessible, in proportion to the total accessible count.