[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).