Accessible Parking

In the Township of Uxbridge, we are committed to making our community accessible. Businesses are required to provide accessible parking spaces. Review the Consolidated Traffic By-law for more details about accessible parking in the Township.

Apply for a permit

You can apply for an accessible parking permit through Service Ontario. This permit allows for on-street parking in accessible parking spaces throughout Ontario.

According to the Consolidated Traffic By-law, no person shall park in an accessible parking space unless that person is in lawful possession of a permit and:

• Is a person with a disability; or
• Is transporting a person with a disability who is in possession of a permit

Accessible parking spaces

Every owner and operator of a parking lot must provide a minimum number of accessible parking spaces.

Accessible parking space size regulations

Each accessible parking space shall be:

• Level with a maximum of 1.5% running slope for drainage
• A minimum width of 4 m
• A minimum length of 5.3 m
• A minimum vertical clearance of 2.75 m
• Located so sidewalks, paths or walkways are accessible to all people
• Identified by an official accessible parking sign