11.4.7.2 Reserved Parking

 11.4.7.2.1 General

The Garrison Commander is the approving authority for reserved parking on Fort Carson.  In no case will reserved parking that is approved exceed 10% of the total available parking in any given parking lot or area, regardless of the type of facility supported, unless a written waiver is obtained from the Garrison Commander, IAW FC Reg 210-4.  The amount of reserved parking at Fort Carson is necessarily controlled because, when parking is reserved, it is often unused for much of the time, as it is restricted for use by authorized or designated personnel only.  Accordingly, the following guidance is provided:

reserved parking with two lines of text

standard reserved parking sign

• Commanders and 1SG/CSM of a military unit company-level and above are authorized to have reserved parking.  Deputy Commanders of BDE level units are also authorized.  Directors and Deputies at true Directorates (two people per directorate) are authorized reserved parking spaces.  No other unit personnel are authorized reserved parking, including those in detachments, teams, etc.

• Military units are authorized to request that a limited number of reserved parking spaces be designated for unit-assigned government vehicles. Reserved parking will only be approved for those military vehicles that are driven on a routine basis, and thus need to be provided conveniently located parking.

reserved parking sign

where three or more similar reserved parking spots are in a row use signs with arrows

• Where three (3) or more reserved spaces of a similar type are designated in a row, signs on each end of such a row of parking, with arrows pointing inward, are to be used.  Reserved parking signs which support such rows of similar parking will be modified to add an appropriate arrow under the type of reserved parking designated on the sign(s).

• Limited reserved spaces will be designated for ‘visitor’ parking.  All Battalion level and higher headquarters facilities will have at least one space reserved for ‘visitors’.

• No parking space will be designated for “VIP” parking. To do so will result in the space being seldom used.

• No painting of reserved parking designations on curbs is allowed, at any facility.

• No reserved parking will be provided for general administrative military and civilian staff members, i.e., section/office supervisors, administrative assistants, and military aides.

• LEED™ credits can be obtained if reserved parking spaces are provided for car pool drivers and alternate fueled vehicles.

11.4.7.2.2 Customer Type Facilities

For customer support type facilities, appropriate blocks of reserved parking spaces may be designated for use by patrons/visitors to the facility if first approved by the Garrison Commander.  Reserved parking signs should be authorized based on a reasonable expectancy of regular use.

• If reserved parking is allowed, the spots are to be reserved by rank and not by specific position.

• Limit the use of specific unique types of signs such as “Employee of the Month” and “Retired Personnel.”

• See Fort Carson Regulation 210-4 for more details.

11.4.7.2.2.1 Color

Standard green letters and border (FSC #1 41 09) on white background.

11.4.7.2.2.2 Sign Layout

Sign size, letter size, and required spacing are indicated on the drawing below.

11.4.7.2.2.3 Message

"Reserved Parking," in upper and lower case Helvetica medium (1-1/2" capital letter height), centered.  "Position or Title," in upper and lower case Helvetica medium (1" capital letter height), centered.

11.4.7.2.3 Handicap parking

handicapped symbol

reserved handicapped space

When required by the type of facility supported, handicap parking will be provided at a ratio of 1 to every 25 spaces for the first 100 spaces.  See chart to determine minimum required number of spaces.  The number of handicap parking spaces provided may be reduced based on the function of the facility and/or experience of need for handicap parking.  See the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) for more detailed information www.access-board.gov/ufas/ufas-html/ufas.htm#4.1.1 and www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm#4.1).

11.4.7.2.3.1 Color

Green letters and blue symbol on white background.

11.4.7.2.3.2 Sign Layout

Sign size, letter size, and spacing are found in the MUTCD.

11.4.7.2.3.3 Message

"Reserved Parking," in upper case Helvetica medium (1-1/2" capital letter height), centered.

11.4.7.2.3.4 Symbol

The international symbol of accessibility for the handicapped shall be used, seven inches (7") in height.

Find more information on the Handicapped reserved parking sign from the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Note:  No painting of curbs to designate reserved parking is authorized.

Types of Signs