[Ord. No. 471, § 1, 11-18-1983; Ord. No. 820, § I, 2-27-1997; Ord. No. 1332, 11-13-2025]
All private off-street parking areas must contain properly designated parking places for any vehicle owned or operated by a disabled veteran or handicapped person whose vehicle bears the distinguishing license plate authorized by MGL c. 90, § 2. The appropriate number of accessible spaces shall be provided in accordance with MGL c. 40, § 21, Clause 23(a).
[Ord. No. 471, § 1, 11-18-1983]
Each space must:
A. 
Be 12 feet wide or two eight-foot areas with four feet of cross hatch between them;
B. 
Identified by the use of above grade signs with white lettering against a blue background bearing the words: "HANDICAPPED PARKING: SPECIAL PLATES REQUIRED — UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES MAY BE REMOVED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE";
C. 
Shall be as near as possible to a building entrance or walkway; and
D. 
Shall be adjacent to curb ramps or other unobstructed methods permitting sidewalk access to a handicapped person.
[Ord. No. 471, § 1, 11-18-1983; Ord. No. 1332, 11-13-2025]
Violations shall be punished by a fine as stated in Chapter 4 1/2 of this Code and the vehicle shall be removed in accordance with MGL c. 40, § 22D.
[Ord. No. 471, § 1, 11-18-1983]
The Building Inspector shall have the authority to enforce this article by actions in the District Court.