[Ord. No. 92-14 §§ 1-6, 6-8-1992; Ord. No. 2012-34 § I, 11-13-2012]
A. 
The City Council does hereby adopt the procedures and enforcement prescribed by Section 301.143, RSMo., and International Code Council Standard ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003, and subsequent versions, pertaining to the designation of parking spaces for the physically disabled.
B. 
The following parking spaces are hereby designated as reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued pursuant to Section 301.142, RSMo., or a "disabled veteran" license plate issued pursuant to Section 301.071, RSMo., or a distinguishing plate or card designated for physically disabled persons issued by another State:
1. 
Parking spaces on public streets and public parking lots as may be reserved and designated as "accessible" parking upon the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
C. 
New or restriped parking lots — designated car and van parking spaces and access aisles shall comply with then current versions of International Code Council Standard ICC/ANSI A1171.1-2003 and Section 301.143.2, RSMo.
D. 
A sign upon which is inscribed the international symbol of accessibility in white on a blue background and may also include any appropriate wording to indicate that the space is reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles which display a distinguishing license plate or placard shall be posted immediately adjacent to and readily visible from each designated parking space. All signage for the designated space shall comply with Section 301.143, RSMo. Beginning August 28, 2011, all new signs erected under this Section shall not contain the words "Handicap Parking" or "Handicapped Parking" (Section 301.143.9, RSMo.).
E. 
Any person who shall park a vehicle without the required distinguishing license plate or placard in a designated "accessible" car and van parking space shall be in violation of this Section and shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor punishable under Section 1-8 of the City Code of Ordinances and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300.00).