Pinellas County, FL Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Stall marking color
- Blue paint required
- Signage
- Above-grade disabled-parking sign
- Repainting duty
- Property owner
- Governing section
- Code § 138-3602(d)(5)
Summary
In unincorporated Pinellas County, every accessible parking space must be outlined in blue paint and posted with an above-grade disabled-parking sign, kept repainted by the property owner.
(5)Markings:a.Accessible parking spaces shall be posted with a permanent above-grade sign bearing the international symbol of accessibility and the caption "parking by disabled permit only."b.Each such parking space must be prominently outlined in blue paint. The property owner shall be responsible to repaint the stalls as necessary.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 124).
Full Breakdown
Pinellas County Code § 138-3602(d)(5) requires each accessible parking space to be posted with a permanent above-grade sign bearing the international symbol of accessibility and the caption 'parking by disabled permit only,' and to be prominently outlined in blue paint. The property owner is responsible for repainting the stalls as necessary to keep the markings visible over time.
Violations & Fines
The property owner must repaint faded striping; unmarked or unposted accessible stalls do not meet the county's parking development standards and are subject to code enforcement review.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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