ADA Parking Compliance for Sandy Businesses
Sandy sits at the foot of Mt. Hood on Highway 26, the gateway for recreation traffic heading to the mountain year-round. That position gives Sandy two things many Willamette Valley towns lack: a steady flow of out-of-town visitors and a cooler, higher-elevation climate that sees more genuine freeze events than the valley floor. Both matter for ADA parking. Visitor-heavy lots see more first-time users who depend on accessible parking working correctly, and the freeze cycles work harder on pavement.
This 2026 guide covers the accessible parking requirements that apply to Clackamas County businesses in Sandy: how many accessible spaces you need, the dimensions and signage that make them compliant, and the slope and surface standards that keep them that way. It builds on our statewide Oregon ADA parking compliance guide, the pillar resource behind every figure here.
How Many Accessible Spaces a Sandy Lot Needs
The count is set by the 2010 ADA Standards and scales with total stalls.
| Total Spaces | Required Accessible | 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 |
Accessible Stall and Aisle Dimensions
- Accessible stall width: at least 8 feet
- Car access aisle: 5 feet wide, with diagonal hatching
- Van-accessible stall: 8 feet wide with an 8-foot aisle, or 11 feet wide with a 5-foot aisle
- Vertical clearance for van routes: at least 98 inches along the route, stall, and aisle
- Slope: no more than 2 percent in any direction on the accessible stall and aisle
The access aisle must be level with the stall and connect to a continuous accessible route to the entrance. Two accessible stalls may share one aisle.
Signage Requirements
Each accessible stall in Sandy needs a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility mounted at least 60 inches from the ground to the bottom of the sign, visible when a vehicle is parked. Van stalls add a "Van Accessible" plate, and Oregon requires a supplemental sign stating the fine for illegally parking in an accessible space. For Sandy's visitor lots, clear signage helps first-time users locate accessible parking quickly. See our ADA parking sign placement guide for mounting detail.
Slope, Freeze, and Sandy's Elevation
Slope is where lots most often fall out of compliance, and Sandy's setting makes it worth special attention. At a higher elevation than the valley floor, Sandy sees more real freeze-thaw cycling, which works the base material under accessible stalls and can push an originally compliant slope past the 2 percent cap. The limit applies to the finished, settled surface, and the change is too small to see, so a measured check with a level is the only reliable test. Freeze action also opens cracks and lifts edges in accessible stalls and along the route to the door, creating trip hazards. For Sandy owners:
- Inspect accessible markings and surfaces after winter, before the busy season
- Restripe accessible symbols and aisles when they fade below clear visibility
- Seal cracks wider than a half inch in accessible stalls and routes
- Fix any level change over a quarter inch along the accessible route
- Keep access aisles clear, particularly during winter when snow and slush can obscure them
When Repaving Triggers Upgrades
A full repave or significant reconstruction of a Sandy lot is an alteration under the ADA, triggering the obligation to bring the path of travel up to current standards to the maximum extent feasible. Routine maintenance, including sealcoating, crack sealing, and restriping existing markings, does not trigger upgrades, but you cannot make the lot less accessible than it already is. Audit during the design stage of any repave so counts, slopes, and the route get corrected while the asphalt is open. For how a structured inspection works, see our ADA compliance audit process.
Bringing a Sandy Lot Up to Code
Most Sandy compliance work is restriping, signage, and targeted surface repair. If your lot is due for fresh lines, fold the ADA corrections into a scheduled restripe to share mobilization cost. Local pricing and seasonal timing are covered in our parking lot striping in Sandy guide.
The counts, dimensions, and slope limits here are general guidance based on the 2010 ADA Standards and ORS 447.233. Your lot's actual compliance depends on measured conditions, so have a qualified contractor or accessibility professional perform a survey before committing to corrections.