[R.O. 2011 § 350.380; R.O. 2009 § 73.80; CC 1981 § 18-358.1; Ord. No. 91-27, 2-7-1991; Ord. No. 97-46, 1-22-1997; Ord. No. 11-163 § 1, 8-17-2011]
For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
ACCESSIBLE PARKING ACCESS AISLE
Any space adjacent to at least one (1) side of a parking space reserved for persons with physical disabilities, as defined below, that is the length of such reserved space, is a minimum of five (5) feet in width and is striped with either blue, yellow or white traffic paint in a cross-hatch design so as to increase its visibility.
LIFT VAN ACCESS AISLE
Any space adjacent to at least one (1) side of one (1) in every four (4) parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities, as defined below, that is the length of such reserved space, is a minimum of ninety-six (96) inches in width and is striped with either blue, yellow or white traffic paint in a cross-hatch design so as to increase its visibility and designated "Lift Van Accessible Only."
OWNER OR JOINT OWNERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Residents of the State, at least one (1) of whom is physically disabled.
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
Any natural person who has permanently lost the use of one (1) or both legs, or one (1) or both arms or any combination thereof, any person who is so severely disabled as to be unable to move freely without the aid of crutches, braces, walker, canes, leg prosthesis or wheelchair; or any person who suffers from lung disease to such an extent that his forced expiratory volume in one (1) second (FEV), when measured by spirometry, is less than one (1) liter or his arterial oxygen tension (Po2) is less than sixty (60) mm/hg on room air at rest; or any person who has a cardiovascular disease so severe as to measure between three (3) to four (4) on the New York Heart Classification Scale.
RESERVED PARKING SPACE FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Any space designated as reserved for persons with physical disabilities by means of a sign upon which is inscribed the international symbol of accessibility in white on a blue background and may also have inscribed the words "reserved parking" or "accessible parking" whether upon public or private property open to public use.
VEHICLE
Any non-commercial vehicle whose gross weight does not exceed twelve thousand (12,000) pounds.
VEHICLES AUTHORIZED TO BE PARKED IN PARKING SPACES RESERVED FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Those vehicles with one (1) of the following:
1. 
A distinguishing license plate or card issued pursuant to Section 301.071, RSMo. (disabled veterans) or Section 301.142 (physically disabled persons).
2. 
A driver who is obviously physically disabled as defined above.
3. 
Any motor vehicle designed and operated for transporting physically disabled persons.
[R.O. 2011 § 350.390; R.O. 2009 § 73.81; CC 1981 § 18-358.2; Ord. No. 91-27, 2-7-1991; Ord. No. 97-46, 1-22-1997; Ord. No. 11-163 § 1, 8-17-2011]
It shall be unlawful for any person to park or stand a vehicle or to own a vehicle which is parked in any parking space reserved for persons with physical disabilities, accessible parking access aisle, or lift van access aisle, unless the person is an owner or joint owner of a motor vehicle transporting a physically disabled person and such vehicle is one authorized to be parked in a "reserved parking space for persons with disabilities."
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 350.430; as to disabled parking, §§ 350.380 et seq.
[R.O. 2011 § 350.395; Ord. No. 11-163 § 1, 8-17-2011]
The owner or person in lawful possession of any off-street parking facility, upon notifying the Police Department or any Police Officer, may cause the removal of any vehicle parking in violation of Section 350.390 from a space designated for physically disabled persons if there is posted immediately adjacent to, and readily visible from, such space, or in a conspicuous place at each entrance to the public off-street parking facility, a sign not less than seventeen (17) inches by twenty-two (22) inches in size with lettering not less than one (1) inch in height, which clearly and conspicuously states the following: "Unauthorized vehicles parked in spaces reserved for physically disabled persons or disabled veterans and not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically disabled persons or disabled veterans will be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at the City Police Department or by telephoning the Police Department." Any person who parks in a space reserved for physically disabled persons and not displaying distinguishing plates is guilty of an infraction and shall be responsible for the expense of towing and impounding. The Police Officer may in addition issue a parking ticket to the person or upon the vehicle.
[R.O. 2011 § 350.397; R.O. 2009 § 73.83; CC 1981 § 18-359; Ord. No. 91-27, 2-7-1991; Ord. No. 93-6, 1-21-1993; Ord. No. 11-163 § 1, 8-17-2011]
A. 
The owner of any off-street parking area or facility shall provide reserved parking spaces for persons with physical disabilities at any business, retail, professional or institutional establishment whether public or private upon the same property in conformance with the numbers required in the following chart:
Total Parking in Lot
Required Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces
1 to 25
1
26 to 50
2
51 to 75
3
76 to 100
4
101 to 150
5
151 to 200
6
201 to 300
7
301 to 400
8
401 to 500
9
501 to 1,000
2% of total
1,001 and over
20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000
B. 
The parking space closest to the entrance way of each public entrance to any business, retail, professional or institutional establishment shall be designated as a reserved parking space for persons with physical disabilities and shall have a minimum width of eleven (11) feet. Any such parking space reserved for persons with physical disabilities shall meet the following requirements:
1. 
All parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities shall be striped with either blue, yellow or white traffic paint and shall have the international accessible parking symbol painted within.
2. 
All parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities shall have a marked access aisle or traffic lane along the length of at least one (1) side of a minimum of five (5) feet in width, which aisle shall be striped in a cross-hatch design so as to increase its visibility.
3. 
All parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities shall have a sign posted adjacent to, and visible from each space, which signs shall have the international accessible parking symbol upon it and the words "Reserved Parking" or "Accessible Parking." The sign shall be twelve (12) inches by eighteen (18) inches in size and conform to the R7-8 reserved parking for persons with physical disabilities sign as depicted within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
4. 
All parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities and access aisles shall be level with surface slopes not exceeding 1:50 (2%) in all directions.
C. 
One (1) in every four (4) parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities, but not less than one (1) parking space reserved for persons with disabilities, shall be served by an access aisle a minimum of ninety-six (96) inches wide and shall be designated "Lift Van Accessible Only" with signs that meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and any rules or regulations established pursuant thereto.
[R.O. 2011 § 350.400; R.O. 2009 § 73.84; CC 1981 § 18-359.1; Ord. No. 91-27, 2-5-1991; Ord. No. 05-22, 1-14-2005; Ord. No. 07-162, 6-11-2007; Ord. No. 11-163 § 1, 8-17-2011]
A. 
Any owner or tenant of a building or facility open to the public or any person possessing a current distinguishing license plate or card issued pursuant to Section 301.071, RSMo. (disabled veterans) or Section 301.142, RSMo. (physically disabled persons) may apply to have a parking space on a public street in a residential district designated as a reserved parking space for persons with physical disabilities. The application shall be filed with the Department of Public Works on a form approved by the Department.
B. 
The designated parking spaces covered by this Section shall be issued only to physically disabled persons, as defined by Section 301.142, RSMo., and those persons eligible for disabled veteran license plates as set forth in Section 301.071, RSMo.
C. 
The Director of Public Works shall determine whether the parking space shall be designated as a reserved parking space for persons with physical disabilities, based upon the following considerations:
1. 
Proximity of residences of individuals who possess a current Disabled Veteran or Physically Disabled Persons parking identification card or sticker.
2. 
Access to, and proximity of, driveways by those physically disabled persons or disabled veterans as provided above.
3. 
Access to, and proximity to, off-street parking spaces, including driveways, by those physically disabled persons or disabled veterans as provided above.
4. 
Number and proximity of other reserved parking spaces for persons with physical disabilities on public streets in the area.
5. 
Number of days or nights per week on which the space will be in use, including the length of time each day or each night it will be in use.
6. 
Parking restrictions already in existence in the area.
7. 
Traffic and pedestrian safety considerations.
8. 
No parking space on a public street shall be designated as a reserved parking space for persons with physical disabilities unless written consent has been obtained from the owners of the property adjacent to the parking space.
9. 
Reserved parking spaces for persons with physical disabilities on public streets shall be restricted to the use of any person properly possessing a current distinguishing license plate or card issued pursuant to Section 301.071, RSMo. (disabled veterans), or Section 301.142, RSMo. (physically disabled persons), and shall not be reserved for any specific individual.
D. 
If the application is disapproved, then the applicant may appeal in writing to the Mayor within thirty (30) days after the disapproval.
E. 
If the application is approved by the Director of Public Works or by the Mayor, then the Director of Public Works is authorized to install signs indicating the parking space is restricted.
F. 
Designation of a parking space as a reserved parking space for persons with physical disabilities shall be valid for one (1) year, and may be renewed annually.
G. 
If the person receiving a designated parking space under this Section should no longer be eligible for a current distinguishing license plate or card as provided above, or should no longer reside at the residence which was stated in the application for a designated space, the designated parking space shall be terminated.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 350.430.
[R.O. 2011 § 350.410; R.O. 2009 § 73.85; Ord. No. 93-251, 11-3-1993; Ord. No. 11-163 § 1, 8-17-2011]
When signs are erected giving plainly visible notice thereof, no person shall park any vehicle, unless the vehicle is authorized to be parked in a reserved parking space for persons with physical disabilities as defined in Section 350.380, on the west side of Second Street from a point one hundred thirty-six (136) feet north of Monroe Street north ninety-nine (99) feet.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 350.430.