mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
I was in Fl in the 90's when ADA became law and we interpreted right or wrong that the 1st space was with a 5 ft access aisle if you had less than 6 spaces. Never where the 1st 5 spaces exempt from accessible parking requirements."for every 6 spaces, one must be van accessible" as meaning a handicap space is not required until you hit 6 spaces....5 or fewer are exempt.
I still believe that is the intent of the language requiring van accessible parking. Lots with 5 or fewer space are only required a 5 ft access aisle for the 1st handicap parking space, 6 or more parking spaces require the 1st parking space be van accessible with the 8 ft aisle. IMHO. However our zoning code requires the 1st space be a van accessible space so my opinion or the IBC and ADA do not matter here with regards to van accessible spaces.
Does the local zoning code address van accessible spaces where this project is located?