(A) No person shall park in a designated handicapped parking area a motor vehicle not displaying either a handicapped auto registration plate as provided in KRS 186.042 or an out-of-state handicapped registration plate on the rear of the vehicle unless he displays on the rear view mirror of his motor vehicle a special parking permit issued to the handicapped as provided in KRS 189.456. No person shall park a vehicle displaying a special parking permit in a designated handicapped parking area when the vehicle is not being used for the benefit of a handicapped person.
(B) All designated handicapped parking spaces in the county shall be marked by standing signs meeting the specifications set forth in subsection (B)(1) below and it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the premises on which such parking spaces are located to provide the required signage.
(1) The signs marking designated parking spaces shall be constructed to comply with the following specifications:
(a) Signs shall display the International Symbol of Accessibility.
(b) Signs shall have light letters on dark background.
(c) Signs shall be erected in a permanent manner at a minimum of 40 inches above the ground for each parking space.
(d) Signs may be either wood or metal.
(e) Signs shall be a minimum of 18 inches by 24 inches.
(f) Signs shall conform to Article 33 of the 1991 Kentucky Building Code.
(2) Standing signs designating parking spaces which are in existence on the effective date of this subsection shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this subsection if the Chief of Police or his designee makes a determination that such signs accomplish the intent of this subsection.
(Ord. 531.69, passed 12-23-97) Penalty, see § 70.99(C), (D)