Chapter 10.68
PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sections:
10.68.010 Reserved parking in residential districts.
10.68.010 Reserved parking in residential districts.
It shall be unlawful to park any motor vehicle within an area delineated by two white lines and a sign reading “Reserved Handicapped Parking” within the village, except for the individual handicapped person for whom said space has been reserved pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
A. Reserved parking under this chapter shall only be allowed at curbside of a public street within the municipal public street system located within a single-family or multifamily zoning district.
B. The reserved space for handicapped parking shall be located in front of the individual’s residence and as close as is possible to the frontage of the residential property where the handicapped person resides, but it shall not be permitted in such a manner as to unduly harm or cause hardship to other residents residing in the area. No more than one reserved space shall be permitted per home or dwelling unit and the dimensions of the reserved space shall be determined upon application, but shall not exceed twenty-five feet in length parallel to the curb.
C. The space reserved for handicapped parking shall be designated by a sign reading “Reserved Handicapped Parking” and shall be delineated by two painted lines at either end of the space.
D. Application for the designation of a reserved parking space for a handicapped person shall be made in writing to the village clerk, who shall record the request and forward it to the chief of police. The chief of police shall review, or cause to be reviewed, the area in question, making any investigations deemed necessary, and reporting in writing to the president and board of trustees recommendations as to approval or denial of the request and the reasons upon which recommendation is based.
E. Any application submitted shall minimally be accompanied by a doctor’s certificate evidencing the existence of the handicap or infirmity, a statement as to whether the handicap or infirmity is permanent or temporary, and a copy of the state registration showing the issuance by the state of Illinois of a vehicle registration for a handicapped person or a disabled veteran. Upon receipt of the recommendation of the chief of police, the board of trustees shall determine whether to grant or deny the request for the reserved handicapped parking, and if granted, shall by ordinance provide for the establishment of the reserved space specifying the dimensions, location, registered applicant and time limit for the grant.
F. Reserved handicapped parking spaces shall be renewed, no less than once every two years, by April 1st upon submission of a renewal application accompanied by a doctor’s certificate. Renewal shall be done in odd numbered years for odd numbered addresses and even numbered years for even numbered addresses. If a renewal application is not renewed, not requested, not returned or if further investigation by the chief of police determines the applicant is no longer eligible for a reserved handicapped parking space, the village clerk shall cause the signs designating the reserved handicapped parking space to be removed. The village clerk shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning the issuance and renewal of reserved handicapped parking space applications.
G. This section for reserved handicapped parking shall be subordinate to other village ordinances where a conflict between this section and any other village ordinance occurs. (Ord. 2018-21 § 3, 2018; Ord. 2006-29 § 1, 2006; Ord. 91-18 § 1, 1991; Ord. 85-16 § 1, 1985)
10.68.020 Enforcement.
Any person who parks in a designated parking area as set forth herein, other than the registered applicant for whom said space has been reserved pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall violate the provisions of this chapter and be subject to a fine of up to three hundred fifty dollars and such vehicle shall be towed. The police department shall enforce this chapter through the issuance of citations and the towing of vehicles in violation. (Ord. 2018-21 § 3, 2018; Ord. 2006-29 § 1, 2006)