ADA Parking Lot Compliance in Coos Bay, Oregon: 2026 Guide

ADA Parking Compliance on the South Coast

Coos Bay is the largest city on the Oregon coast and the commercial hub of Coos County, with retail along Newmark Avenue, the downtown core near Central Avenue, and a working waterfront tied to the bay and port. Every one of those commercial lots is subject to the same accessibility law: the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design at the federal level and ORS 447.233 at the state level.

For Coos Bay property owners, ADA parking compliance is both a legal duty and a practical one. Non-compliance exposes you to federal complaints, private lawsuits, and Oregon enforcement — but it also affects your ability to serve the customers, patients, and employees who depend on accessible parking. This 2026 guide covers what a compliant Coos Bay lot looks like, with attention to the salt-air conditions that wear South Coast markings faster than inland lots.

For the complete statewide framework, this page links up to our ADA parking compliance guide for Oregon.

How Many Accessible Spaces Coos Bay Lots Need

The required number of accessible spaces scales with total lot capacity under the 2010 Standards:

Total Parking Spaces	Required Accessible Spaces	Van-Accessible Minimum
1–25	1	1
26–50	2	1
51–75	3	1
76–100	4	1
101–150	5	1
151–200	6	1
201–300	7	2

The ratio works out to roughly one accessible space per 25 total spaces at smaller lot sizes. At least one in every six accessible spaces, rounded up, must be van-accessible. Outpatient medical facilities require a higher 10 percent ratio, and rehabilitation facilities 20 percent — relevant for Coos Bay's clinics and medical offices. For the full lookup, see our how many accessible spaces your lot needs guide.

Dimensions, Aisles, and Slope

Stall width. Standard accessible spaces must be at least 8 feet wide. Each needs an adjacent access aisle.

Access aisles. Standard accessible spaces require a 5-foot access aisle; van spaces require an 8-foot aisle (or an 11-foot space with a 5-foot aisle). Aisles must be marked with diagonal hatching, kept clear, and connect to an accessible route to the entrance.

Slope. Accessible spaces and their aisles must not exceed 2 percent slope in any direction. This is one of the most commonly violated requirements, especially on lots that have settled. Coos Bay's bayfront and low-lying lots, some built on fill, are prone to settling that pushes slopes out of tolerance over time.

Signage Requirements

Each accessible space needs a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility mounted at least 60 inches above the ground, measured to the bottom of the sign, and visible when a vehicle is parked. Van-accessible spaces add a "Van Accessible" plate. Oregon also requires a plate stating the fine amount for illegal parking in accessible spaces — a requirement out-of-state contractors frequently overlook. Our ADA parking sign placement in Oregon guide covers mounting and content in detail.

Coastal Conditions and Coos Bay Compliance

The South Coast climate works against parking lot markings. Salt-laden air off the Pacific and the bay interferes with paint adhesion and fades color. High annual rainfall keeps surfaces damp and accelerates surface deterioration, and the same moisture that erodes paint also works into cracks and undermines the asphalt base.

This matters for compliance because the ADA does not stop at design — it extends to maintenance. Faded accessible symbols, worn access-aisle hatching, cracks wider than half an inch in accessible areas, potholes in accessible routes, and standing water from settled slopes are all citable conditions. A Coos Bay lot that was perfectly compliant when striped can drift out of compliance within a year or two of coastal weather. Inspecting accessible markings annually and restriping when contrast fades is essential here, more so than inland.

Surface Maintenance and Compliance

Keeping a Coos Bay lot compliant means staying ahead of surface issues in accessible areas specifically:

• No abrupt level changes greater than a quarter inch along the accessible route
• No cracks wider than half an inch in accessible spaces, aisles, or routes
• No potholes in any accessible area
• No standing water in accessible spaces or aisles
• A firm, stable, slip-resistant surface, not crumbling or loose

Routine maintenance — sealcoating, crack sealing, restriping existing markings — does not by itself trigger ADA upgrade requirements, but a full repave does count as an alteration and brings additional obligations. An ADA compliance audit process is the cleanest way to know where your lot stands.

Get Coos Bay ADA Compliance Help

Compliance is far cheaper than a violation — federal first-violation penalties run into the tens of thousands, and private settlements add attorney fees on top. Cojo Excavation & Asphalt helps Coos Bay and Coos County property owners assess accessible parking, correct counts and dimensions, install compliant signage, and apply striping built for coastal wear.

These figures and standards are general guidance. Your exact obligations depend on your lot's size, use, and condition, which a site-specific review determines. See our professional striping services, compare local pricing in our parking lot striping in Coos Bay guide, or request a free quote — we respond within 24 hours.