Parking Lot
Parking Lot Striping in Banks, Oregon: 2026 Service Guide
Cojo
May 29, 2026
7 min read
Banks is a small rural town, but the lots that serve it still need clear, compliant striping: the school, the churches, the businesses along the highway, the trailhead and event parking that draws people to town. Striping is more than fresh paint. It is how a property stays ADA-compliant, moves traffic safely, and signals that it is well kept. For small Washington County properties, getting the layout and markings right the first time avoids code problems and keeps the lot working the way it should.
This guide covers what parking lot striping involves in Banks, the ADA and fire-lane requirements, and what the work tends to cost.
A complete striping job covers more than the parking stalls:
For the fundamentals of how striping is laid out, see our line striping basics guide.
Even a small lot has to meet ADA requirements, and the count is based on total spaces. The general standard is one accessible stall for the first 25 spaces, scaling up from there, with at least one in every group being van-accessible. A van-accessible stall needs an 8-foot-wide space plus an 8-foot access aisle; a standard accessible stall pairs an 8-foot space with a 5-foot aisle.
Those stalls also need the International Symbol of Accessibility on the pavement, proper post-mounted signage, and the access aisle clearly striped as a no-parking zone. Small-lot owners often assume a couple of painted lines is enough and end up out of compliance. Oregon enforces specific parking lot striping regulations, and a striping contractor who knows them lays the lot out to comply rather than leaving you exposed to a complaint.
Churches, schools, and lots with assembly or commercial occupancy usually carry fire-lane requirements set by the local fire authority. That means red curb paint, white "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" lettering, and access kept clear for apparatus. The exact placement comes from the fire marshal's review, and a striping crew that works Washington County coordinates the markings to match.
Striping cost depends on lot size, whether it is a fresh layout or restripe, surface condition, and the number of ADA stalls, stencils, and fire-lane markings. The ranges below are industry baselines, not a Cojo quote.
Industry baseline ranges. Actual costs vary with lot size, layout complexity, surface condition, and markings.
| Service | Common Unit | Industry Baseline Range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard stall restripe | per space | $3–$6 |
| New layout striping | per space | $5–$10 |
| ADA stall (complete) | per stall | $200–$350 |
| Fire-lane striping | per linear ft | $2.00–$4.00 |
| Stencils (arrows, lettering) | each | $25–$75 |
Most small-lot striping uses water-based traffic paint, the standard choice, which lasts roughly 12 to 24 months in Washington County conditions before it fades enough to want a refresh. Higher-traffic lots may opt for more durable products. Whatever the paint, the surface has to be clean and dry, and the weather has to cooperate, which near the Coast Range means watching the forecast closely.
Striping season here runs late spring through early fall, when temperatures stay above 50°F and rain stays away long enough for paint to cure. A fresh restripe on a clean, dry day will outlast one rushed onto a damp surface. If the lot is also due for sealcoating, striping goes on after the sealcoat cures for the cleanest result.
Signs your lot needs attention:
If your lot is part of a larger paving or resurfacing project, time the striping to follow the asphalt work. See our asphalt paving in Banks guide and our Washington County parking lot striping page for the wider area.
Understand what happens during an ADA parking compliance audit, common violations found in Oregon commercial lots, and how to prepare your property.
Complete guide to ADA parking requirements in Oregon, including space dimensions, van accessible standards, signage rules, and ORS 447.233 specifics for commercial property owners.
See real before-and-after results of commercial sealcoating projects in Oregon and learn how this affordable maintenance extends parking lot life by a decade or more.
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