Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-24.4
Parking for handicapped residents
Operative Text
(a) Any owner of a multiple dwelling with five or more dwelling units which provides parking to the occupants thereof, and in which a handicapped person resides, shall provide parking spaces for occupants who are handicapped located at the closest possible proximity to the principal accesses of the multiple dwelling. (b) A minimum of one percent of the total number of parking spaces provided for the occupants of the multiple dwelling, but not less than one parking space, shall be set aside as parking for the handicapped. 1. Each space or group of spaces shall be identified with a clearly visible sign displaying the International Symbol of Access along with the following words: "This space reserved for physically handicapped drivers." 2. Each reserved space shall be 12 feet wide to allow room for a person in a wheelchair or on braces or crutches to get in and out of either side of an automobile onto a level, paved surface suitable for wheeling and walking and shall be located so that a person in a wheelchair or using braces or crutches is not compelled to wheel or walk behind parked cars. 3. Where applicable, curb ramps shall be provided to permit a handicapped person access from the parking area to the sidewalk. (c) For purposes of this section "handicapped" means a physical impairment which confines a person to a wheelchair; causes a person to walk with difficulty or insecurity; affects the sight or hearing to the extent that a person functioning in public areas is insecure or exposed to danger; causes faulty coordination; or reduces mobility, flexibility, coordination and perceptiveness to the extent that facilities are needed to provide for the safety of that person.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-24.4, owners of multiple dwellings with five or more units that offer parking must reserve accessible spaces for residents with qualifying physical impairments whenever such a resident lives in the building. At least one percent of total parking spaces—but never fewer than one space—must be set aside, placed as close as possible to the building's main entrance. Each reserved space must be at least 12 feet wide, marked with the International Symbol of Access and a specific reservation sign, positioned to avoid requiring wheelchair users to pass behind parked vehicles, and connected to the sidewalk by curb ramps where needed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.J.A.C. § 5:10-24.4 generally audit their parking inventory whenever a resident with a qualifying handicap moves in, calculating one percent of total spaces (minimum one) to designate as accessible. Compliant operators ensure each reserved space is 12 feet wide, properly signed with the International Symbol of Access and the required reservation language, situated at the closest practicable point to the principal building entrance, and served by curb ramps where the layout requires them. Maintaining documentation of the space count, signage installation, and any curb-ramp work can support a showing of ongoing compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of qualifying multiple dwellings who have a physical impairment described under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-24.4 have a right to accessible parking spaces that meet specific size, location, and signage standards. If a building with five or more units and on-site parking fails to provide or maintain these spaces, a tenant may raise the owner's noncompliance with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which administers the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law under which N.J.A.C. § 5:10 falls. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with New Jersey housing code can help residents understand the range of options available when a landlord does not meet the requirements of this section.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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