Ottawa By-law 2017-301, s. 113(1) — Traffic and Parking By-law

The design and layout of Type A and Type B parking spaces referred to in Section 112 shall be in accordance with the following:

• (a) Accessible parking spaces must be located as close as possible to an accessible entrance and integrate with an accessible route;
• (b) ensure ground surface is firm, stable and slip-resistant;
• (c) maximum running slope of surface at 1 :50 (2%);
• (d) maximum cross-slope of surface at 1 :50 (2%);
• (e) length of 5200 mm;
• (f) minimum width of 3400 mm for "Type A" wide van accessible spaces and minimum width of 2400 mm for "Type B" standard parking spaces;
• (g) provide an access aisle adjacent and parallel to each accessible parking space:
• (i) 1500 mm wide (minimum);
• (ii) extend the full length of the space;
• (iii) clearly indicated by high colour contrast diagonal pavement markings;
• (iv) where two accessible parking spaces are provided adjacent to each other, they may share an access aisle;
• (v) connect with adjacent accessible path of travel and centre curb ramp on access aisle; and
• (h) ensure vertical height clearance of 2100 mm (minimum) at designated parking spaces and along the vehicle access and egress routes. SIGNAGE AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS