Parking Lot Striping in North Plains, Oregon: 2026 Service Guide

Parking Lot Striping in North Plains, Oregon

North Plains is small but growing, and the lots that serve it, the school, the churches, the businesses along the main drag, the events that draw crowds to town, all need clear, compliant striping. Striping is more than fresh paint. It is how a property stays ADA-compliant, moves traffic safely, and signals that it is well maintained. 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 North Plains, the ADA and fire-lane requirements, and what the work tends to cost.

What Striping a Lot in North Plains Involves

A complete striping job covers more than the parking stalls:

• Parking stalls. Standard stalls, usually 9 feet wide, laid out to fit the lot efficiently.
• ADA-accessible stalls. Required count, dimensions, blue paint, the accessibility symbol, and an adjacent access aisle.
• Access aisles. The striped no-parking zone beside accessible stalls for wheelchair and lift unloading.
• Fire lanes. Red curb paint and "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" stencils where the fire authority requires them.
• Directional markings. Arrows, stop bars, and crosswalks to guide traffic.
• Curb and bollard painting. Visibility marking around hazards and edges.

For the fundamentals of how striping is laid out, see our line striping basics guide.

ADA Compliance for North Plains Lots

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.

Fire Lanes and Local Requirements

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.

What Parking Lot Striping Costs in North Plains

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

Per-space costs drop on bigger lots as setup is spread out. Small North Plains lots with several ADA stalls and fire-lane work can run higher per space because the specialty markings carry their own cost. Our parking lot striping cost in Oregon guide breaks it down further.

Paint, Durability, and Timing

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.

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.

When to Restripe Your North Plains Lot

Signs your lot needs attention:

• Stall lines have faded to half visibility or less
• ADA markings are no longer clearly defined
• Drivers regularly park outside the lines or in the access aisle
• You have received an ADA or code-enforcement notice
• The lot was recently paved or sealcoated and needs fresh lines

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 North Plains guide and our Washington County parking lot striping page for the wider area.