2012-32 AMENDING CITY CODE - CHAPTER 34 - TRAFFIC AND PARKING

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City Manager shall file a map or written report establishing said handicapped parking spaces with the City Clerk thirty (30) days before the designation shall become effective. The Public Works Director shall erect official signs giving notice of the designation. B. It is hereby prohibited to park any motor vehicle which is not bearing registration plates or decals issued to handicapped persons or disabled veterans pursuant to applicable provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code in any parking space, including any private or public off- street parking facility, which is specifically reserved by the posting of official signs for motor vehicles bearing such plates or decals in accordance with law or ordinance. C. It is hereby prohibited to park any motor vehicle within the boundaries of the area or space directly adjacent to a properly designated handicapped parking space, provided said adjacent area or space is clearly designated by markings on the pavement or otherwise, as an area reserved for the exclusive use of the occupant of the adjacent handicapped parking space. D. It is hereby prohibited to park any motor vehicle in such a manner that blocks entry to or exit from any properly designated handicapped parking space. E. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Section shall be fined Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) in addition to any costs or charges connected with the removal or storage of any motor vehicle as authorized by law or ordinance. F. Any motor vehicle bearing registration plates issued to a handicapped person or to a disabled veteran pursuant to applicable provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall be exempt from the payment of parking fees and exempt from any ordinance imposing time limitations on parking except limitations of one-half hour or less on any street or any parking lot or parking place, but such motor vehicle shall be subject to all other parking laws or ordinances.