The access aisle should be positioned on the passenger’s side and provide room for users to easily deploy lifts, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids necessary to get in and out of their car easily.
The following requirements should be followed to make your access aisle next to your parking stalls ADA handicap compliant.
Standard Accessible Parking Spot –Adjacent to standard accessible parking spots should be a 60-inch (5 feet) access aisle leading to an accessible entryway or access ramp.
Van-Accessible Parking Spot – For an 11-foot wide stall, an access aisle should be at least 5 feet wide. Another acceptable ADA-compliant design is a van-accessible parking space that is 8 feet wide with an 8-foot access aisle.