handicapped parking spot

[Just Blue]

I know It's still possible that s/he means a plate.

Given OP's vision issues (px hx) s/he may be mistaken.

 

[adjusterjack]

Looks like the only vehicle you can't get a "Disability" plate for in AZ is a trailer.

No. You can get a plate or a placard for any vehicle. The placard is more popular because it's portable and people who are disabled can use it in any vehicle that they happen to be transported in.

 

[quincy]

Given OP's vision issues (px hx) s/he may be mistaken.

Snowman does seem to have a lot of legal concerns, doesn't he?

(AJ, I think PayrollHRGuy was referring to trailers that you tow. Those aren't vehicles).

 

[DeenaCA]

The technical term is "accessible" parking space, although I'm pretty sure a parking space doesn't care what you call it. Here's an excerpt from HUD's FAQs on accessibility guidelines under the Fair Housing Act:

Q. How many resident parking spaces must be made accessible at the time of construction?
A. The Guidelines provide that a minimum of two percent of the parking spaces serving covered dwelling units be made accessible and located on an accessible route to wheelchair users. Also, if a resident requests an accessible space, additional accessible parking spaces would be necessary if the two percent are already reserved.

If you are in need of an accessible space and find the available space(s) always full, I recommend that you request a reserved accessible space for yourself.

Here's a consumer website with an understandable explanation (note that even older buildings are not exempt from providing accessible parking):

There’s no grandfather exception to the ADA; the facility is expected to “remove barriers to access” whenever “readily achievable.” This language does cause a lot of uncertainty, since readily achievable is usually dependent on resources and cost, or on structural barriers. But in the case of parking, which unlike prohibitive staircases or narrow doorways can be comparatively easy to change with re-striping and signage, there should never be any reason not to comply with the law.