Persons using blue curb parking spaces shall comply with the following:
A. 
Blue curb parking spaces shall be operative 24 hours a day; Sundays and holidays included;
B. 
Parking zones for the physically handicapped are subject to any temporary parking prohibitions established by this city.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1988)
The city traffic engineer as authorized by the city council shall designate special blue curb parking spaces for the purpose of providing on-street parking for exclusive use by physically handicapped persons.
(Ord. 33 § 2, 1988)
A. 
On-Street Blue Curb Spaces. Blue curb spaces shall be indicated by blue paint on a curb edge of the paved portion of the street. For further identification, the International Symbol of Access may be painted on the blue curb in white followed by the word "ONLY." In addition a sign not less than 17 inches by 22 inches with lettering not less than one inch in height shall be posted stating:
1. 
Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be issued citations;
2. 
Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning the police department.
All signs shall be posted at a height of 80 inches from the ground.
B. 
Off-Street/Publicly Owned Facilities. Designation of blue curb parking stalls in publicly financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately adjacent to, and visible from same, a sign consisting of the International Symbol of Access. In addition a sign 17 inches by 22 inches must be posted either at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to and visible from the reserved stall(s), which states with lettering not less than one inch in height:
1. 
Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be issued citations;
2. 
Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning the police department.
Note: The operator of the parking facility may then, and only after first contacting the police department, cause the removal of a violator's automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.
All signs shall be posted at a height of 80 inches from the ground.
C. 
Off-Street/Privately Financed Facilities. Designation of blue curb parking stalls in privately financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately adjacent to, and visible from same, a sign consisting of the International Symbol of Access. In addition a sign 17 inches by 22 inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height shall be posted stating:
Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning the Police Department.
This sign must be posted at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to and visible from the reserved stall(s).
Note: The person in lawful possession of the parking facility may then, and only after first contacting the police department, cause the removal of a violator's automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.
A sign must be posted at the entry to all off-street parking facilities to the effect that the facility is subject to public traffic regulations and control. All signs shall be posted at a height of 80 inches from the ground.
(Ord. 33 § 5, 1988)