[Ord. No. 4-2022, 4/11/2022]
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This Part may be cited as "The Handicapped Parking Ordinance of the Borough of Wyoming," and said hereinafter referred to as the "Reserved Residential Handicapped Parking Ordinance."
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Purpose. The Borough of Wyoming, recognizing the special needs of handicapped persons in the Borough, hereby establishes a handicapped parking program which will facilitate access to and from the handicapped persons' place of residence.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 4/11/2022]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN
A sign or signs issued by the Borough reserving parking for specific handicapped tagged vehicle(s) erected at a designated area for access for handicapped persons who applied for and secured the reserved space pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Borough Code.
HANDICAPPED PERSON
An individual possessing a handicapped or severely disabled veteran registration plate as issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
ISSUING AUTHORITY
The Borough of Wyoming, Pennsylvania.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 4/11/2022]
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The Borough of Wyoming will promulgate and have available applications for handicapped parking signs. Said applications can be obtained from the Borough Manager at the Municipal Building during regular business hours. Once the application has been completed, it shall be submitted to the Borough Council for consideration.
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Application Fee. Upon submission of the application, the applicant shall include a check or money order in the amount of the $100, made payable to the Borough of Wyoming. This is to cover the costs of the signs and posts as well as the administrative and labor costs associated with installation of the signage. It is understood that when the handicapped signs are no longer needed, they shall become the property of the Borough. Said application fee will be refundable in full to the applicant if it is determined that the application is disapproved by the issuing authority. The initial cost shall be as set from time to time by resolution of Borough Council. If existing sign holders wish to add an additional sign, they must pay a fee as set from time to time by Council for the additional sign. If the old sign has to be removed and installed again, then that sign will have to be paid for as well. The costs to install the signs may be amended via resolution as labor and material costs increase.
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All approved applications shall be subject to bi-annual review and are subject to revocation for cause shown.
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Applicants must possess a handicapped or severely disabled veteran registration plate in order to obtain an application. Said license plate must match the application and will be listed on the sign. Only that vehicle shall be able to park in that spot.
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Applications are to be completed in their entirety.
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Approval or denial of applications will be made within 45 days by the issuing authority.
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Upon approval of an application and payment of requisite fees, the Borough will erect one handicapped parking sign as near as practicable to the applicant's residence, with the sign displaying the vehicle registration plate which will be authorized to use the reserved space. The only vehicles which will be permitted to be parked in the reserved space will be those vehicles bearing the registration plates set forth on the signage. Any other person who parks in this space will be subject to immediate towing, with towing costs to be paid by the violator. Further, any unauthorized person using the space will be subject to the penalties set forth in this Part.
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The Borough of Wyoming shall maintain a log of all approved applications and permits issued for handicapped parking signs and shall provide the Wyoming Borough Police Department a copy thereof.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 4/11/2022]
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In November of every even numbered year, a renewal form will be sent out to every Borough resident that has a handicapped license plate. If the plate is still required, the resident shall be fill out the renewal form and provide a fee of $10 to cover the administrative expense of the renewal application.
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If the renewal application and fee are not submitted to the Borough by December 31 of every even-numbered year, then said handicapped parking sign shall be removed from the residence.
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If the renewal application is not received by December 31 of every even numbered year, and the resident still requires a handicapped parking space, they will be required to reapply under the terms set forth in § 15-1203.
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It shall be unlawful for any person to erect handicapped parking signs in the Borough of Wyoming without first making application to the Borough. Any person who erects or utilizes handicapped parking signs who has not followed the requirements of this Part is subject to penalties set forth herein.
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Any stipulations made at the time of application regarding the eligibility of any applicant shall be updated periodically at the request of the issuing authority.
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Handicapped parking signs shall not supersede existing parking regulations, including, but not limited to, street sweeping, snow parking ban or snow removal regulations.
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The issuing authority shall be notified immediately if an eligible person no longer qualifies for a sign under this article; for example, if an eligible person enjoys an improved health condition or moves from the premises wherein the sign is located. They shall notify the issuing authority in the event of relocation, improved health, or in the case of death, their survivors shall notify the Borough. Failure to notify the issuing authority constitutes a violation of this article.
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The issuing authority shall take the following factors into consideration when issuing handicapped parking signs:
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Overall availability of parking in the area wherein a sign is requested.
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Living arrangements of an individual applicant; for example, a disabled person living alone and responsible for his or her own transportation.
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Existing parking problems in the area where a sign is requested.
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Availability of off-street parking.
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The Borough reserves the right to remove any handicapped parking signs for cause shown.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 4/11/2022]
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Any vehicle parked in a handicapped parking space which is not displaying the specifically designated registration plate(s) shall be subject to a fine of $50 for parking violations in handicapped parking spaces.
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Failure to respond to a Borough parking ticket will cause a citation to be filed against the violator in the office of the Magisterial District Judge.
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Any person violating any of the other provisions of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine and be subject to imprisonment consistent with the penalties set forth in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code for violations of handicapped parking.
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All provisions of this Part are severable. If any provision of this Part or its application is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of application of this Part which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.