[Added 7-25-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-8]
It is the purpose of this article to establish parking areas
for the use of persons to whom a special handicapped registration
plate or displaying a handicap parking card has been issued by the
Department of Transportation of the State of Delaware or by another
jurisdiction.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions
shall be applicable unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary:
A vehicle which is displaying a special handicapped registration
plate on the rear of the vehicle, issued by the Department of Transportation
of the State of Delaware, or a vehicle displaying a special handicapped
parking card issued by the Department of Transportation of the State
of Delaware or a plate or permit issued under a similar provision
by another jurisdiction.
It shall be unlawful for any person to park, stand or stop any
vehicle, other than a vehicle of the handicapped, in any of the following
areas:
A.
One space located in front of the Town Hall.
B.
Two spaces located in front of the Family Court building.
C.
One space located in front of the Brick Hotel.
D.
One space located in front of Citizens Bank.
E.
One space located in front of the Sussex County Administration Building.
F.
One space located in front of the Sussex County Courthouse.
A.
Those persons driving vehicles with a valid handicap plate or permit
are required to pay for parking meters and parking permits while the
meters and permits are in effect.
B.
The provisions of this article may be enforced by the Town Manager
or designee or any law enforcement officer of the Georgetown Police
Department. The vehicle operator, where this violation occurs, will
be issued a summons. The base fine for this violation will be $75
for the offense.
