The 97220 zip covers the NE Portland area immediately around PDX International Airport, including the hotel and rental-car corridor along NE Airport Way, the warehouse and distribution lands south of the airport, and parts of Parkrose and Argay Terrace. The character of the zip is dominated by airport-adjacent commercial: hotels catering to travelers, rental-car facilities, distribution centers, and the auxiliary businesses that serve the airport economy. Parking lot striping in 97220 is mostly large-scale commercial work with two specific specializations -- airport-zone signage and accessible drop-off compliance.
Why striping matters in 97220
Parking lot striping is how a lot communicates with drivers. For airport-adjacent properties, that communication is especially important because the drivers are often unfamiliar with the lot, in a hurry, and operating under time pressure. Faded or absent striping causes confusion, slower traffic flow, and increased risk -- both safety risk and liability risk.
For 97220 properties, the striping has to do more than the standard retail-lot job. Hotels need clearly marked check-in zones, accessible drop-off, valet lanes, and shuttle pickup areas in addition to standard parking stalls. Rental-car facilities need cleaning lanes, return-row directional, fuel zone marking, and customer pickup areas. Both need ADA-compliant accessible spaces with proper signage and access aisles.
PDX hotel and rental-car scope
The hotels and rental-car facilities along NE Airport Way are the largest striping market in 97220. A typical hotel lot has 100 to 300 standard spaces, 5 to 15 accessible spaces, dedicated drop-off zones, and the shuttle and valet areas. Rental-car facilities can have 500 to 2,000+ spaces depending on the operator, with the operational layout including cleaning lines, return rows, customer-pickup areas, and staff parking.
For both property types, thermoplastic striping is the standard rather than conventional water-based paint. Thermoplastic lasts 4 to 8 years versus 18 to 36 months for paint, and on a property that sees this much daily traffic the lifecycle math heavily favors thermoplastic for the heavy-traffic lines and lanes.
Airport-zone signage spec
PDX-adjacent properties often follow airport-zone signage specifications that include specific stencils, color codes, and reflective requirements not found on standard retail lots. Fire-lane marking has to be visible from operating distances. Pedestrian crosswalks at airport pickup zones need high-visibility marking. Accessible drop-off zones need the appropriate stencils and signage in compliance with both ADA and airport-zone requirements.
The work is more involved than standard striping. Material cost is higher (thermoplastic plus specialty stencils), labor is higher (the layout requires precision), and the scheduling has to fit around active operations 24/7. We pull airport-zone spec into the scope at quote time so the customer sees the cost components clearly.
ADA accessible drop-off compliance
ADA accessible drop-off zones at hotels and rental-car facilities have specific requirements beyond standard accessible parking stalls. The drop-off zone must be at least 60 inches wide, level (not exceeding 1:48 slope in any direction), connected to an accessible route into the building, and signed with the international symbol of accessibility.
Many older 97220 properties have drop-off zones that no longer meet these standards. Restriping is the moment to bring the zone into compliance -- adding the appropriate paint marking, signage, and access route connection. Read more about current code at ADA striping requirements 2026.
Cost ranges for 97220 striping
Industry Baseline Range
| Project Type | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Restripe existing layout (per standard stall) | $5 to $14 |
| Thermoplastic stall striping (per stall) | $10 to $24 |
| ADA accessible stall full upgrade (per stall) | $200 to $500+ |
| Thermoplastic fire-lane striping (per linear foot) | $2.50 to $6.00 |
| Curb painting (per linear foot) | $1.50 to $4.50 |
| Specialty stencils (handicap, fire-lane, drop-off, each) | $35 to $200 |
Current Market Reality
Striping prices for 97220 airport-adjacent properties run above the standard Portland retail baseline because of thermoplastic material costs, airport-zone signage spec, and 24/7 operations scheduling. Thermoplastic material prices moved up through 2025 and 2026, and labor for skilled crews has tracked the broader construction wage market. For the full statewide pricing context see our parking lot striping cost guide.
Thermoplastic vs water-based paint
The 97220 striping decision that matters most is the material choice. Water-based traffic paint is cheaper upfront -- typically $5 to $14 per stall -- and lasts 18 to 36 months under retail traffic. Thermoplastic is more expensive upfront -- typically $10 to $24 per stall for line work plus specialty stencils -- and lasts 4 to 8 years.
For 97220 properties with 24/7 operations and high daily traffic, the lifecycle math favors thermoplastic on the high-traffic lines and lanes. We typically scope hybrid jobs: thermoplastic for fire-lane, accessible-stall, and drive-aisle lines, water-based paint for standard parking stall lines that can tolerate the 24 to 36 month refresh cycle. The split saves meaningful money on properties that do not need thermoplastic everywhere.
Scheduling striping in 97220
Striping requires dry surface conditions, ambient temperature above 50 degrees F, and 4 to 8 hours of cure before traffic returns. In 97220 that practical window is mid-May through mid-October. Airport-adjacent properties typically schedule on overnight or low-traffic blocks because closing the lot during operations is not feasible.
For hotels, the typical window is overnight between 11 PM and 6 AM, with operations resuming in the morning. For rental-car facilities, the schedule fits around the operational cycle -- typically blocks that align with low-return periods, often midweek nights.
Phased work on large lots
Most 97220 striping projects involve lots large enough that they cannot be done in a single shift. A 1,000-stall rental-car facility or a 300-stall hotel lot typically phases over multiple nights, with sections completed and reopened to traffic while adjacent sections are still drying. The phasing logistics are a meaningful part of every airport-adjacent quote.
We typically phase 97220 work in 100 to 250 stall sections per shift, with the previous section reopened to traffic before the next is started. Coordination with operations is essential -- the property manager needs to know which sections will be unavailable each shift, and the wayfinding has to redirect traffic appropriately. We provide the phasing plan as part of the quote so the customer can confirm it fits their operational requirements before mobilization.
Distribution and warehouse striping
The distribution centers and warehouses south of the airport have their own striping profile. Truck dock numbering, forklift travel lanes, pedestrian crosswalks at dock doors, and fire-lane access routing all need clear, durable marking. Thermoplastic is the standard here because the daily forklift and truck traffic destroys water-based paint inside 12 to 18 months. We typically scope these as thermoplastic-throughout jobs with appropriate stencil work for dock numbers and forklift routing.
Cojo serves 97220 and the broader Portland airport area from our Hood River HQ via I-84 and I-205. We handle thermoplastic striping, ADA compliance upgrades, airport-zone signage spec, and combined paving and striping scopes. Schedule a striping quote. For nearby coverage see NE Airport Way asphalt and SW Hills asphalt.