The Accessible Parking Sign Application Guide is the City and County of Denver document that tells residents, businesses and multi-family properties how to apply for an accessible parking sign on the public right-of-way (ROW). It is run by the city's Accessible Parking Sign Program, which handles requests for new signs and for sign removal. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the guide and the program itself are published by the City and County of Denver.
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What is Accessible Parking Sign Application Guide – Denver, CO?
The Accessible Parking Sign Application Guide is a City and County of Denver document written for people who need direction on how to apply for Accessible Parking Signs on the public right-of-way (ROW) in residential neighborhoods and business districts. It walks through the application path in three stages: contact 311, submit the application with documentation, and wait for approval and installation.
The guide belongs to the Accessible Parking Sign Program, which manages requests for new accessible parking signs and for their removal. Since 2022 the program sits in Curbside & Parking under the Transportation Operations Division and focuses only on installation, modification and removal of signs. Enforcement of existing signs is handled by Right-of-Way Enforcement (ROWE).
The guide says its examples do not cover every type of sign and placard, and it points to the program's standards, which are attached to the application materials as the Accessible Parking Sign Program Standards. It also lists related topics on the Denver website: parking rules and regulations, meter parking for people with disabilities, accessible parking signs for your property, license plate and placard information, and ADA standards for parking.
This guide is not a disability placard, license plate or hangtag application. The city's page sends people who want to find out whether they are eligible for a placard, plates or a hangtag to Denver Motor Vehicles.
Who needs to file Accessible Parking Sign Application Guide – Denver, CO?
Residents, businesses and multi-family properties that want an accessible parking sign installed on the right-of-way use this guide and the application it describes. The guide states that signs may be installed for properties that meet program criteria, so check the Accessible Parking Sign Program Standards that come with the application materials.
- Anyone requesting a new sign in a residential neighborhood or a business district on the public right-of-way.
- Anyone who wants an existing accessible parking sign removed. The Denver page says removal requests can also be made through 311.
Who this is not for:
- People who only need a disability placard, license plate or hangtag. Eligibility and applications for those go through Denver Motor Vehicles.
- People who want a violation at an existing sign enforced. The program does not enforce signs; Right-of-Way Enforcement (ROWE) does.
For general accessibility questions about city services and programs, the guide lists the Division of Disability Rights at 720-913-8485 and [email protected].
When to file Accessible Parking Sign Application Guide – Denver, CO
Submit the application whenever you want a new accessible parking sign on the right-of-way or a removal; the guide sets no filing season or due date. Start by contacting 311 for the application materials, then send the completed application with copies of the required documentation.
After you submit, the guide says you will be notified whether the request was approved or denied, with up to two weeks for a response. If it is approved, it takes at least 45 business days before the sign may be installed, so plan for that wait before counting on a sign being in place. The email channel is described as the one with the fastest response time.
Documents you need
- Copies of the required documentation that goes with the application; the guide asks for these copies with the filled-out application, and the application materials and Program Standards, requested through 311, describe what the program needs.
How to fill out Accessible Parking Sign Application Guide – Denver, CO
Contact 311 for application materials
Call 311 and ask for the Accessible Parking Signage application materials. The guide names 311 as the starting point for new sign requests, and removal requests can also be made there.
Review the Program Standards
Read the attached Accessible Parking Sign Program Standards to check that your property meets program criteria. Signs may be installed on the right-of-way for residents, businesses and multi-family properties that meet them.
Identify your property type
Note whether the request is for a resident, a business or a multi-family property, and whether the location is a residential neighborhood or a business district. This is the context the guide was written for.
Complete the application
Fill out the application that 311 provides, entering your contact details and the location for the sign as the form asks. The guide itself does not list individual form lines.
Gather copies of required documents
Prepare copies of the required documentation that accompanies the application. The guide says the application is sent with these copies.
Choose email or mail
Decide how to send the package: by email to [email protected] (fastest response time) or by mail to Accessible Parking Sign Program, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 610, Denver, CO 80202.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the application is complete and that your copies of documentation are ready. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Accessible Parking Sign Application Guide – Denver, CO
Once the application is filled out, send it with copies of the required documentation in one of two ways: by email or by mail.
- By email (fastest response time): [email protected]
- By mail: Accessible Parking Sign Program, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 610, Denver, CO 80202.
Get the application materials first by contacting 311; the guide and the city's page both say the materials are requested through 311, and removal requests can also be made there. The Accessible Parking Sign Program Standards are attached to the application materials. Do not use the Division of Disability Rights contact for the application: that office, at 720-913-8485, is listed only for general accessibility questions about city services and programs.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the City and County of Denver channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the application without copies of the required documentation; the guide says to send the filled-out application with those copies.
- Mailing the application without the full address: Accessible Parking Sign Program, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 610, Denver, CO 80202.
- Expecting a sign right after approval; the guide says installation takes at least 45 business days after approval.
- Waiting beyond the stated response period without following up; the guide gives up to two weeks for an approval or denial notice.
- Using the program to ask for enforcement of an existing sign; Right-of-Way Enforcement (ROWE) handles enforcement.
- Treating this guide as a placard or plate application; those are obtained through Denver Motor Vehicles.
- Sending the application to the Division of Disability Rights contact, which the guide lists for general accessibility questions only.
- Starting without the application materials; the guide says to contact 311 to request them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accessible Parking Sign Application Guide?
It is a City and County of Denver guide explaining how to apply for accessible parking signs on the public right-of-way in residential neighborhoods and business districts. It covers contacting 311, submitting the application with documentation, and the approval and installation timeline.
How do I get the Denver accessible parking sign application?
Contact 311 and ask for the Accessible Parking Signage application materials. Both the guide and the Denver Accessible Parking Sign Program page say that is how to request them. The materials come with the Accessible Parking Sign Program Standards.
Where do I send the accessible parking sign application in Denver?
Email it to [email protected], which the guide calls the fastest response option, or mail it to Accessible Parking Sign Program, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 610, Denver, CO 80202. Include copies of the required documentation.
How long does it take to get an accessible parking sign in Denver?
You are notified of approval or denial within up to two weeks of submitting the application with documentation. If approved, it takes at least 45 business days before the sign may be installed.
Who can request an accessible parking sign in Denver?
Residents, businesses and multi-family properties that meet program criteria can have signs installed on the right-of-way. The criteria are in the Accessible Parking Sign Program Standards attached to the application materials.
Can I ask Denver to remove an accessible parking sign?
Yes. The Denver Accessible Parking Sign Program page says requests for sign removal can also be made through 311. The program manages installation, modification and removal of signs.
Does this guide get me a disability placard or plate?
No. It covers signs on the right-of-way only. To find out whether you are eligible for a disability placard, license plate or hangtag, or to apply, the city refers you to Denver Motor Vehicles.
Can I fill out the Accessible Parking Sign Application Guide online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not affiliated with the City and County of Denver, and does not submit applications; you send yours by email or mail.
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