DE HB175

Increases penalties for illegal parking in accessible parking spaces from $200/$300 to $250/$500 for first and subsequent offenses, with possible jail time of 10-30 days for repeat violations.

Establishes new design and construction standards for accessible parking spaces, including specific signage requirements (12" x 18" signs with wheelchair symbol and maximum fines), access aisle markings with blue borders and diagonal hatching, and placement on shortest accessible routes.

Requires one van-accessible parking space for every 5 accessible spaces, and mandates snow, ice, and debris removal from spaces and access aisles as soon as practicable.

Establishes permit requirements for all new accessible parking spaces and modifications to existing spaces, with permits issued by county or municipal authorities or certified by licensed engineers/surveyors, subject to civil penalties up to $50,000 for non-compliance.

Requires Delaware counties and municipalities to adopt regulations and ordinances incorporating accessible parking standards and enforcement provisions, with written warnings before penalties for property owners failing to construct or maintain compliant spaces.