Parking Lot Striping in Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence
Polk County's three main towns — Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence — form a triangle of communities west of Salem in the central Willamette Valley. Each town has its own commercial identity: Dallas is the county seat with government and retail activity, Monmouth is home to Western Oregon University, and Independence has a growing downtown and agricultural economy.
Cojo serves all three communities as part of our Willamette Valley coverage area. This guide covers what property owners and managers in Polk County need to know about parking lot striping services.
Dallas: County Seat Commerce
Main Street and Downtown
Dallas is the Polk County seat, and its downtown along Main Street and Court Street hosts the county courthouse, government offices, professional services, and retail businesses. The courthouse complex itself has public parking that requires accessible spaces and clear directional markings.
Downtown Dallas lots are generally small — 10 to 40 spaces — but still require ADA-compliant accessible parking, properly marked fire lanes, and clear directional flow. Many of these lots were originally laid out decades ago and may not meet current accessibility standards. A re-stripe is the most cost-effective time to update the layout.
Ellendale Avenue Commercial
Ellendale Avenue (Highway 99W through Dallas) is the town's main commercial corridor. Grocery stores, fast food restaurants, gas stations, and retail businesses along this stretch handle the bulk of Dallas's daily commercial traffic. Lots here are mid-size and should follow an 18- to 24-month re-stripe cycle given the traffic volume.
Dallas Industrial
The area south and east of downtown Dallas includes agricultural processing, light manufacturing, and warehouse facilities. These properties need specialized striping for truck access, loading zones, and employee parking areas. The agricultural processing industry operates on seasonal schedules, and striping should be timed to align with pre-harvest or post-harvest maintenance windows.
Monmouth: University Town
Western Oregon University Campus Area
Western Oregon University (WOU) is the center of Monmouth's economy and identity. The campus and its surrounding commercial area generate parking demand from students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Private lots serving apartment complexes, restaurants, and businesses near campus see heavy use during the academic year and lighter traffic during summer break.
Like other Oregon university towns, the best time to re-stripe campus-area lots in Monmouth is June through August when student traffic drops. Property managers who maintain rental housing near WOU should schedule driveway and lot maintenance during this window.
WOU itself manages campus parking, but adjacent private property owners should coordinate their maintenance schedules to present a consistent, well-maintained appearance across the area.
Downtown Monmouth
Monmouth's small downtown along Main Street serves both the university community and year-round residents. A handful of commercial lots behind Main Street businesses need periodic re-striping to maintain accessibility and clear pedestrian routes.
Independence: Growing Downtown
Downtown Independence and Hop Country
Independence has cultivated a distinctive identity around its hop-growing heritage and downtown revitalization. The downtown area along Main Street and Monmouth Street features breweries, restaurants, a movie theater, and retail shops that draw visitors from across the mid-valley.
The Independence Riverview Park area and the adjacent commercial properties see increased traffic during community events, the Hop and Heritage Festival, and summer weekends. Fresh striping ahead of the festival season ensures lots can handle the surge safely.
South Independence Commercial
The Highway 51 corridor south of downtown Independence has seen commercial growth, with new retail and service businesses establishing themselves along this route. New construction projects need complete layout design and initial striping, while existing properties should maintain regular re-stripe cycles.
Polk County Striping Costs
Pricing in Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence includes a modest mobilization factor for travel from the I-5 corridor, consistent with other communities west of Salem. See our parking lot striping cost Oregon guide for detailed pricing.
| Project Type | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Small commercial lot (10–30 spaces) | $250–$500 |
| Medium commercial lot (30–80 spaces) | $450–$900 |
| WOU campus-area lot (50–100 spaces) | $500–$1,200 |
| Government facility (county complex) | $600–$1,500 |
Scheduling
Polk County follows the Willamette Valley dry season, with June through September as the reliable striping window. The area west of Salem tends to see slightly more marine influence from the coast range, which can bring morning overcast in June, but afternoon conditions are generally reliable throughout summer.
Monmouth-specific: Schedule campus-area lots in June or early July before summer sessions. Late August is the deadline to have lots ready for fall move-in.
Dallas-specific: Agricultural processing facilities should plan striping around their harvest and maintenance schedules.
Independence-specific: Complete striping before the summer event season, ideally by late June.
For an overview of the striping process, see our guide to line striping basics. For Salem and Keizer coverage, see our parking lot striping in Salem and Keizer guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cojo serve Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence?
Yes. We cover all three Polk County towns as part of our mid-valley service area. We typically schedule Polk County properties on the same day or in the same week to maximize efficiency.
How much does parking lot striping cost in Monmouth?
A typical 60-space lot near WOU costs $450 to $800 for a standard re-stripe with water-based traffic paint. Larger lots and those needing layout redesign cost more depending on the scope.
When should I re-stripe parking lots near Western Oregon University?
June through August is the ideal window, with June and early July being best before summer sessions create campus traffic. The goal is to have fresh markings ready before students return in September.
Can you handle government parking lots in Dallas?
Yes. We stripe government and municipal facilities including courthouse parking, public works lots, and city-owned properties. Government lots may require specific accessible parking configurations and emergency access markings that exceed standard commercial requirements.
Schedule Your Polk County Striping Project
Cojo serves Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, and the surrounding Polk County area with professional parking lot striping for commercial, institutional, and agricultural properties. We coordinate scheduling across multiple locations to keep costs efficient for property owners throughout the county.
Contact Cojo for a free estimate — we will evaluate your lot, recommend the right scope, and deliver clear, compliant striping.
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