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For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ADEQUATE OFF-STREET PARKING." Space on a privately owned parcel for one parked automobile, including access to that space from the residence or access that could readily be created without undue expense.
"ADJACENT TO THE RESIDENT PERMIT HOLDER'S RESIDENCE." As near as possible to the permit holder's residence and in compliance to the greatest extent possible with applicable accessible parking requirements. In the event there is parking but no sidewalk on the same side of the street next to the resident permit holder's residence, and there is also a functional pedestrian improvement from the residence to the on-street parking, then the reserved on-street space for that residence shall be aligned to best serve, but not block, that walkway or access.
"HOUSEHOLD." An individual or collective body of people living upon the premises. The household shall not be comprised of more than five adults sixteen years of age or older, in addition to any dependent children of those adults.
"SINGLE HOUSEHOLD DETACHED DWELLING." A single residential building per parcel occupied by one household. The parcel shall solely be used for residential purposes. Such dwellings shall be characterized by, but not limited to:
(1) A single house number with a single mailbox for the receipt of materials sent through the United States mail;
(2) A single kitchen adequate for the preparation of meals;
(3) A tenancy based upon a legal relationship of a unitary nature; i.e., single lease, mortgage or contractual sales agreement for the entire premises.
(Ord. 14-C-21, passed 9-14-21)
(A) The applicant/permittee shall reside in a single household detached dwelling in an area of the city zoned for residential purposes.
(B) The single household detached dwelling shall not have adequate off-street parking.
(C) Except as provided elsewhere in this chapter, the applicant must be a person with a permanent disability who either owns a motor vehicle and has a disability parking placard or disability license plate issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles pursuant to IC 9-18.5-8-4, or be a person with a permanent disability who has designated a vehicle, or vehicles, that is/are regularly used to transport him or her pursuant to IC 9-18.5-8-1. Provided, however, an applicant is exempt from the requirement of permanent disability where the applicant is a person experiencing physical difficulties associated with aging, as verified by a medical doctor.
(Ord. 14-C-21, passed 9-14-21)
(A) The application form shall contain:
(1) The name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the applicant;
(2) The year, make, and license number of the automobile owned by the applicant, or the year, make, and license number(s) of the vehicle(s) used to transport the applicant which is authorized to use the reserved residential on-street parking space;
(3) A signed statement from the applicant that verifies the applicant:
(a) Resides at the address given in the application and that the residence is a single household detached dwelling;
(b) Owns the listed automobile or that it is the vehicle or vehicles principally used to transport the applicant;
(c) Has a disability parking placard or disability license plate issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles for their owned motor vehicle, or has a permanent disability and a designated vehicle or vehicles regularly used to transport him or her; and
(d) Does not have adequate off-street parking as defined in this chapter.
(B) Should the automobile and/or its license plate number change while a permit is in force, the applicant must submit an amended application, with no application fee, within ten calendar days.
(Ord. 14-C-21, passed 9-14-21)
(A) The applicant must pay a non-refundable $5 application fee at the time he or she submits the application. An application fee is not required in the following instances:
(1) If the application is for an amended application due to a license plate change while a permit is in force, or
(2) If the applicant is submitting an application for a parking space the same applicant had a permit for the previous calendar year.
(B) If the permit is approved, the applicant must pay a permit fee of $120, or $60 if after July 1. This fee is due upon issuance of each permit under this subchapter. Permits are subject to the renewal requirements of § 72.72.
(C) If the permit is approved, the applicant must pay a sign fee of $175 to cover the manufacture and placement of the reserved parking space sign. This fee shall not apply to timely submitted permit renewals.
(Ord. 14-C-21, passed 9-14-21)
(A) The permit provided for in this subchapter shall contain the following information:
(1) The number of the permit;
(2) The address of the person to whom the permit is issued; and
(3) The date of expiration of the permit.
(B) The color of the permit will rotate annually.
(Ord. 14-C-21, passed 9-14-21)
(A) The application for a permit under this subchapter, along with the application fee, shall be submitted to the City Clerk-Treasurer who shall forward it to the Engineering Department. The Engineering Department shall approve or disapprove applications in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) The applicant may appeal an adverse ruling by the Engineering Department to the City of Huntington's Board of Public Works and Safety, whose decision shall be final. The Board may reverse the Engineering Department's decision if it finds that the permit met the requirements of this subchapter, or if it finds that extenuating circumstances exist which justifies issuing the permit.
(C) Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to, neighborhood parking conditions that impose unique hardships on the applicant that cannot be reasonably addressed in another way, and such hardships prevent the applicant from being able to remain at the residence if no permit is granted.
(D) The Board of Public Works and Safety shall have the authority to revoke any permit upon finding a violation of the regulations in this chapter and to order the forfeiture of all fees.
(E) Signage and markings on a space shall be removed no less than seven and no more than 30 calendar days after the Board of Public Works and Safety's decision to revoke it.
(Ord. 14-C-21, passed 9-14-21)
The following regulations shall be in effect:
(A) No more than one reserved residential only parking permit space is permitted per single household detached dwelling.
(B) Permits shall be restricted to one per single household detached dwelling.
(C) Reserved residential on-street parking spaces shall be located adjacent to the permit holder's residence where practicable.
(D) Reserved residential on-street parking spaces shall not be located to result in the further narrowing of an existing substandard width of roadway.
(E) Permits shall be valid only for the calendar year in which they are issued.
(F) Reserved residential on-street parking spaces shall be used for passenger vehicles only.
(G) Reserved residential on-street parking spaces shall not be subleased or rented, for consideration or gratuitously, to individuals outside the applicant's household.
(H) Permits automatically expire when the applicant is no longer a resident of the residence.
(Ord. 14-C-21, passed 9-14-21)
(A) All permits expire on December 31 of the year of issuance.
(B) Permit holders must reapply each year. The Clerk-Treasurer will provide current permit holders an advance reminder to apply for a permit the following year. The application fee (when applicable), the permit fee, and the sign fee (when applicable) shall be submitted before December 31 to avoid forfeiture of the reserved residential only parking permit space.
(Ord. 14-C-21, passed 9-14-21)
(A) Parking in violation of the regulations set forth in this chapter is deemed a public nuisance.
(B) Anyone violating any provision of this chapter shall be penalized pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 36 of the city code, as it now exists or is subsequently amended or superseded.
(Ord. 8-C-09, passed 5-12-09; Am. Ord. 38-C-14, passed 12-16-14; Am. Ord. 9-C-15, passed 6-30-15; Am. Ord. 14-C-21, passed 9-14-21)