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§ 72.47 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSON. Any individual with a severe visual or physical impairment which limits personal mobility and results in an inability to travel unassisted more than 200 feet without the use of a wheelchair, crutch, walker or prosthetic, orthotic or other assistant device, any individual whose mobility is limited as a result of respiratory problems and any individual who has lost all or substantially all the use of one or more limbs.
   HANDICAPPED PARKING INFRACTION. The violation of any section of this subchapter regulating:
      (1)   The use of parking spaces designated for use by handicapped or disabled persons; or
      (2)   The obstruction of any wheelchair ramps constructed or created in accordance and in conformity with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, being 42 USC §§ 12101 et seq.
   TEMPORARILY HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSON. Any handicapped or disabled person whose personal mobility is expected to be limited in such a manner for no longer than one year.
(1976 Code, § 5-621.02) (Ord. 1141, passed 2-6-1995; Ord. 1198, passed 1-22-1996)
Statutory reference:
   Related provisions, see Neb. RS 18-1738, 18-1741.01
§ 72.48 PERMIT ISSUANCE.
   (A)   (1)   The Municipal Clerk may take an application from a handicapped or disabled person or temporarily handicapped or disabled person or his or her parent, legal guardian or foster parent for a permit which will entitle the holder thereof or a person driving a motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting such holder to park in those spaces provided for by this subchapter when the holder of the permit will enter or exit the motor vehicle while it is parked in such areas. For purposes of this section, the handicapped or disabled person or temporarily handicapped or disabled person shall be considered the holder of the permit.
      (2)   A person applying for a permit or for the renewal of a permit shall complete an application, shall provide proof of identity and shall submit a completed medical form signed by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner certifying that the person who will be the holder meets the definition of handicapped or disabled person. In the case of a temporarily handicapped or disabled person, the certifying physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner shall indicate the estimated date of recovery or that the temporary handicap or disability will continue for a period of six months, whichever is less. A person may hold only one permit under this section or a permit under division (B) below, but not both.
      (3)   Before issuing a permit, the Municipal Clerk shall enter all information required in the manner prescribed in Neb. RS 18-1739. The Municipal Clerk shall submit to the Department of Motor Vehicles the name, address and license number of all persons receiving a permit pursuant to this section.
(1976 Code, § 5-621.03)
   (B)   (1)   The Municipal Clerk shall take an application from any person for a motor vehicle permit which will entitle the holder thereof or a person driving the motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting handicapped or disabled persons or temporarily handicapped or disabled persons to park in those spaces provided by this subchapter, if the motor vehicle is used primarily for the transportation of handicapped or disabled persons or temporarily handicapped or disabled persons and such person will enter or exit the motor vehicle while it is parked in such designated spaces.
      (2)   A person applying for a permit or for the renewal of a permit pursuant to this section shall apply for a permit for each motor vehicle used for the transportation of handicapped or disabled persons or temporarily handicapped or disabled persons, shall complete such forms as are provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall demonstrate to the Municipal Clerk that each such motor vehicle is used primarily for the transportation of handicapped or disabled persons or temporarily handicapped or disabled persons. A person may hold either a permit under this section or a permit under division (A) above, but not both.
      (3)   The Municipal Clerk shall issue a permit to an approved applicant, and before issuing such permit, shall enter all information required in the manner prescribed by Neb. RS 18-1739. The Municipal Clerk shall submit to the Department of Motor Vehicles the name, address and license number of all persons receiving a permit pursuant to this section.
(1976 Code, § 5-621.04)
(Ord. 1199, passed 1-22-1996; Ord. 1200, passed 1-22-1996)
Statutory reference:
   Related provisions, see Neb. RS 18-1738, 18-1738.01
§ 72.49 PERMIT CONTENTS; DUPLICATES.
   (A)   The permit issued by the Municipal Clerk shall be constructed of a durable plastic designed to resist normal wear or fading for the term of the permit’s issuance and printed so as to minimize the possibility of alteration following issuance. The permit shall be of a design, size, configuration, color and construction and contain such information as specified in the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation in the Uniform System for Handicapped Parking, 23 C.F.R. part 1235.
   (B)   In addition to the requirements of division (A) above, the permit shall show such identifying information with regard to the handicapped or disabled person or temporarily handicapped or disabled person to whom it is issued as is necessary to the enforcement of this subchapter.
   (C)   (1)   No permit shall be issued to any person or for any motor vehicle if any parking permit has been issued to such person or for such motor vehicle and such permit has been suspended pursuant to § 72.51 of this chapter.
      (2)   At the expiration of such suspension, a permit may be renewed upon the payment of the permit fee.
   (D)   (1)   A duplicate permit may be provided by the Municipal Clerk without cost if the original permit is destroyed, lost or stolen.
      (2)   Such duplicate permit shall be issued in the same manner as the original permit and shall be valid for the remainder of the period for which the original permit was issued.
(1976 Code, § 5-621.05) (Ord. 1079, passed 3-8-1993; Ord. 1201, passed 1-22-1996)
Statutory reference:
   Related provisions, see Neb. RS 18-1739
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