HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Implementing Free Parking at Handicap Meters, adding Handicap Parking System ORDINANCE NO. 3244
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 18.18 AS IT NOW EXISTS AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 18.18 WHICH PROVIDES FOR FREE
PARKING AT HANDICAP METERS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa is hereby amend-
ed by repealing Section 18.18 as it now exists and enacting a new Section 18.18 as
follows:
"Sec. 18.18 PARKING ONLY FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
(1) No person shall park a vehicle in any parking space on private or
public property that is designated and marked or signed as re-
served only for motor vehicles transporting handicapped persons,
unless there is displayed in such vehicle, in a manner visible from
outside such vehicle, the special identification device available
to handicapped persons from the Iowa Department of Transporta-
tion.
(2) In spaces designated as parking only for motor vehicles transport-
ing handicapped persons where there is a meter or device requir-
ing coins to be deposited, persons displaying the special DOT
identification device shall be allowed to park without depositing
such coins.
(3) There shall be a two hour limit at all metered handicap parking
spaces."
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute
a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50.00.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
shall be repealed to the extent of such conflict if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and publication as required by law.
Passed this 12th day of October 1993.
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Sandra L. bRyan, Ci Clerk r R. C rtis, Mayor
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