(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PARKING FACILITY. Any facility or combination of facilities for motor vehicle parking which contains parking spaces for the public. This shall include a privately-owned area which is normally used for parking which is accessible to the public. This does not include a parking facility which charges a fee for parking spaces.
PHYSICALLY-HANDICAPPED PERSON. Any person who has been issued a placard or special registration plate or decal for a handicapped person by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle, motorcycle, moped, bicycle, or other vehicle of any nature which does not have displayed a handicapped person's decal or registration plate as set forth above in a parking space reserved in a parking facility for a handicapped person's vehicle.
(C) If any vehicle is parked unlawfully in violation of any of the provisions of this section, and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person in whose name the vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible for the violation.
(D) The driver or owner of the vehicle violating this section shall be given a citation for violation of this section. In addition to any fines which may be given as a result of violations of this section, any vehicle which is parked in a manner in violation of this section may be towed to an area designated by the Chief of Police at the owner's expense.
(E) No vehicle towed for violation of this section shall be released to the vehicle's owner until all towing charges and storage charges have been paid.
(Ord. 2018-G-09, passed 7-17-18) Penalty, see § 71.99