Accessibility Design Standards
In 2024 the City updated the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS), outlining City-wide standards for a universally-designed and accessible community for residents, visitors and employees. These standards are applied to all new and/or renovated City owned, leased or operated facilities. We encourage the use of these standards in the development and construction of all new facilities, private or public, throughout Cambridge.
The Facility Accessibility Design Standards reaffirms the City's commitment to promoting accessibility and fostering inclusive environments for individuals of all ages and abilities. These standards ensure that City facilities meet the requirements for a barrier-free design outlined in the Ontario Building Code and the Design of Public Space Standard.
In 2024 the City updated the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS), outlining City-wide standards for a universally-designed and accessible community for residents, visitors and employees. These standards are applied to all new and/or renovated City owned, leased or operated facilities. We encourage the use of these standards in the development and construction of all new facilities, private or public, throughout Cambridge.
The Facility Accessibility Design Standards reaffirms the City's commitment to promoting accessibility and fostering inclusive environments for individuals of all ages and abilities. These standards ensure that City facilities meet the requirements for a barrier-free design outlined in the Ontario Building Code and the Design of Public Space Standard.
Parking, Buildings and Washrooms
The City works to improve the accessibility of municipal spaces through the implementation of Facility Accessibility Design Standards and by following the Guide to Design of Public Spaces.
Accessible parking
Accessible parking in the City follows our Facility Accessibility Design Standards.
Vehicles using an accessible parking spot must clearly display an Accessible Parking Permit at all times. If you don't have a valid permit, you will receive a parking fine. Service Ontario issues Accessible Parking Permits.
To apply for a permit, visit the local Service Ontario, Drivers Vehicle License Bureau at:
561 Hespeler Road
Cambridge, ON N1R 6J4
Phone: (519) 621-2100
Learn more about parking in Cambridge.
Accessible Buildings
The City of Cambridge is working towards making all public spaces, including City-owned buildings accessible for everyone.
Accessible Washrooms
Most City-owned buildings have accessible washrooms available, and we continue to work towards making all municipal facilities accessible. Learn more about accessible facilities.
