Florida §553.511

Parking facilities; minimum height clearance requirement

Statute:
Florida §553.511 · Chapter 553 (Building Construction Standards)
Topic:
Member Rights · Van clearance
Applies to:
Building associations

Minimum height clearance for van-accessible parking spaces.

parking; van accessible; height clearance; 98 inches

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Full statutory text
553.511 Parking facilities; minimum height clearance requirement.—Every nonresidential structure built on or after January 1, 1991, which is designed to use covered or underground parking as the primary available parking space shall design the covered or underground parking facility to maintain a minimum height for the portion of the street-accessible level of the parking facility directly over van-accessible parking spaces and for providing ingress and egress to such parking spaces of at least 8 feet 2 inches. Signs shall be posted to warn operators of handicapped-equipped vans that they cannot pass beyond a certain point due to height limitations. If compliance with this minimum height clearance requirement will cause the structure to exceed local height limitations imposed by local zoning, planning, or fire ordinances, or will result in the imposition of any additional requirements of such ordinances, the structure may exceed the height limitation specified in those particular codes as necessary to comply with the requirements of this section and is exempt from such additional requirements. Structures for which the plans were sealed by an architect prior to January 1, 1991, are exempt from this section.History.—s. 2, ch. 90-250; s. 2, ch. 93-183; s. 7, ch. 97-76.Note.—Former s. 553.482.

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Related sections in Chapter 553

Frequently asked

What does Florida §553.511 require?
Minimum height clearance for van-accessible parking spaces.
Who does Florida §553.511 apply to?
Florida §553.511 applies to Building associations in Florida.
What happens if our building doesn't comply with §553.511?
Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 553 can result in disputes filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes — and may expose individual board members to personal liability in some circumstances. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate compliance.
Where can I read the official text of Florida §553.511?
The official text is published by the Florida Legislature at flsenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
How does SoShiny help with Parking facilities; minimum height clearance requirement?
SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §553.511 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Florida-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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