For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING. Parking set aside for persons with disabilities, which limit or impair the ability to walk as defined in KRS 186.042. The specifications of accessible parking are set forth in § 72.002.
ACCESS AISLE. A designated space for the maneuvering of a wheelchair or other mobility device when entering or existing a vehicle, and that is immediately adjacent to a properly designated accessible parking space. Such spaces shall be marked pursuant to § 72.002.
LEVEL GROUND. Having a slope that is no greater than 1:50 in all directions.
PERSON WITH A DISABILITY.
Any person who has a severe visual, audio, or physical impairment, including partial paralysis, lower limb amputation, chronic heart condition, emphysema, arthritis, rheumatism, or other debilitating condition which limits or impairs one's personal mobility or ability to walk.
PERSON WITH A TEMPORARY DISABILITY. Any person who has a severe temporary visual, audio, or physical impairment, including partial paralysis, heart condition, emphysema, arthritis, rheumatism, or other debilitating condition, which limits or impairs one’s ability to walk as defined in KRS 186.042.
VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING. Van parking set aside for persons with disabilities which limit or impair one’s ability to walk as defined in KRS 186.042. The specifications of van accessible parking are set forth in § 72.002.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 72.01) (Jeff. Ord. 4-1979, adopted and effective 3-27-1979; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 64-2005, approved 5-17-2005; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 76-2020, approved 6-29- 2020)