ADA Parking Striping in Independence, Oregon: Bringing Your Lot Up to Code

Restriping an Independence Lot to ADA Layout

A restripe is the best chance an Independence property owner gets to fix accessibility problems. Faded paint is the visible reason to repaint, but underneath it many lots in Polk County carry layout issues that have been there since the asphalt was first marked — too few accessible spaces, narrow aisles, missing van dimensions, or signage that never met Oregon's standard. Repainting over the same lines just preserves those problems for another paint cycle.

This guide is for Independence owners and managers who want the restripe done to current ADA layout, not merely restored to what was there before. For the statewide foundation, see our ADA parking compliance guide for Oregon.

Get the Stall Dimensions Right Before Paint Touches the Lot

ADA accessible stalls are not standard stalls painted blue. The dimensions are specific:

• Standard accessible stall: minimum 8 feet wide, with an adjacent access aisle at least 5 feet wide.
• Van-accessible stall: minimum 8 feet wide with an 8-foot access aisle, or 11 feet wide with a 5-foot aisle. The combined footprint runs 16 feet either way.
• Van count: at least 1 in every 6 accessible stalls must be van-accessible.

Independence's downtown and riverfront lots frequently restripe a row of accessible stalls without a single van-accessible space, or share a too-narrow aisle between two stalls. Before any paint goes down, the layout should be chalked and verified against the 2026 ADA striping requirements for Oregon.

Access Aisle Striping Is Where Most Lots Fail

The access aisle beside each accessible stall must be striped, not left blank. It needs diagonal hatching across its full length so drivers know not to park there, and many jurisdictions expect "NO PARKING" lettering inside the aisle. The aisle must sit level with the stall and connect to a marked accessible route to the entrance.

When two accessible stalls share one aisle, that shared aisle must still meet the full width requirement. Our ADA access aisle striping spec covers hatch spacing, lettering, and shared-aisle rules.

The Accessibility Symbol and Signage

Each accessible stall gets the International Symbol of Accessibility painted on the pavement, typically white on a blue field, in the correct proportion and orientation. A freehand or undersized symbol invites a complaint. Paint quality matters in Independence because wet winters and strong summer UV fade markings faster than owners expect; a symbol faded to half visibility is treated as a compliance gap.

Striping pairs with signage. Each stall needs a vertical sign with the accessibility symbol mounted at least 60 inches to the bottom, a "Van Accessible" plate on van stalls, and Oregon's supplemental fine-amount plate. A restripe that leaves old, low, or missing signs in place is only half finished.

Timing the Restripe in Independence

Striping needs dry pavement and temperatures above 50°F to cure properly, which in Independence means late spring through early fall, between the valley's wet seasons. Restriping right after a fresh sealcoat gives the new paint better adhesion and contrast — and hands you a blank slate to correct the entire accessible layout at once instead of tracing old lines. For event-district lots that fill during the summer season, scheduling the work in spring secures better availability before the rush.

A Practical Restripe Sequence

1. Count existing spaces and check the required accessible and van count against your total.
2. Measure existing accessible stalls and aisles for width and slope.
3. Chalk the corrected layout — stalls, aisles, hatching, symbol locations.
4. Verify the accessible route from the stalls to the entrance is continuous and marked.
5. Apply paint in dry, warm conditions.
6. Update or install compliant signs at the correct height with the fine plate.

For general lot striping in the area — drive aisles, fire lanes, standard stalls, curb paint — see parking lot striping in Independence. This article covers general ADA layout guidance; an on-site measurement is the only way to confirm your specific stalls comply.