What parking layout works best for a flex building with industrial tenants and customer-facing showrooms?
Parking spaces and ADA spaces up front near the glass entry, and a deeper rear truck court for box trucks and 53-ft trailers, with separate employee parking along the side. This split keeps shoppers safe and loading clear for industrial use.
Flex-space steel buildings work best when parking is laid out in three zones so every user has a clear lane.
Customer front court – Stripe 60° or 90° stalls, 9×18 ft, with ADA spaces next to the glass entry. A 24-ft two-way drive aisle lets SUVs back out clean. Plan on four to five spaces for every 1,000 sq ft of showroom.
Side employee strip – Run 9×18 ft stalls along the long wall. A one-way 20-ft aisle is enough because turnover is low and keeps staff cars out of truck lanes.
Rear truck court – Leave 120–130 ft from the dock face so 53-ft trailers can swing, back, and stage. Mark a 12-ft safety lane at the dock edge and space doors on a 25–30 ft bay grid so trailers land between frames.
Circulation – Give trucks their own driveway with 40-ft curb radii and use concrete in the truck court; asphalt up front saves cost. This split keeps shoppers away from forklifts, drivers on schedule, and fire lanes clear.
TruSteel’s location-specific stamped building and foundation plans and site planning for steel buildings can show the stripe pattern, turning radii, and dock layout, and our bolt-up steel building kit adjusts to match the grid. You still get IAS-accredited steel, a 30-year manufacturer’s panel and column warranty, an installer network, and typical one- to two-week erection, so you open sooner and safer.