[Adopted 11-12-1997 by Ord. No. 5436; amended in its entirety 9-23-2009 by Ord. No. 5596]
[Amended 6-12-2013 by Ord. No. 5639]
Citizens who meet the established criteria and pay the required fees shall be accorded a reserved parking area in front of their dwelling.
[Amended 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 5813]
A. 
The erection and granting of these signs shall be the responsibility of the City of Altoona Department of Public Works.
B. 
There must be no off-street parking available for the vehicle in question.
C. 
No space shall be granted in a parking restricted zone or in an area which would jeopardize the health, safety. or welfare of the general public.
D. 
Tenants must have signed authorization from the landlord/owner before receiving a permit/sign.
E. 
Signs and permits will be renewed after their initial one-year period upon the presentation of required documentation. Failure to apply for and receive a renewal will result in removal of the sign and cancellation of the permit.
F. 
Signs shall be the property of the City of Altoona and shall not be transferable.
G. 
The handicap parking space may be used by any person parking a vehicle lawfully bearing registration plates or placards issued to handicapped persons. This article shall not be construed as granting the applicant the exclusive right to park his/her vehicle in the handicap parking space.
H. 
In the event of a snow emergency, any vehicle in the parking space must be moved for the duration of the snow emergency to permit the City to clear the streets to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
I. 
The City Engineering Department shall perform a field check with respect to any request for a handicapped parking space. The City reserves the right to deny a request for a handicapped parking space if the placement of such a space and/or the corresponding sign would jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of the public.
J. 
The City is permitted to implement an on-street handicapped parking policy and application, consistent with the terms and conditions of Chapter 700 of the City Code. All applicants must comply with the terms and conditions of the on-street handicapped parking policy and application. The City is permitted to modify the policy and application as necessary to comply with Chapter 700, any other provision of the Altoona City Code or any applicable state or federal statute and/or regulation.
Fees shall be as established by City Council from time to time by resolution.
Payment arrangements on any of these fees shall be made for individuals requesting them.