(A) All owners of off-street parking facilities intended for public use shall have a number of level parking spaces as set forth in the current ADA Accessibility Guidelines, with each space identified by an above grade sign as reserved for accessible parking. The boundaries of all accessible parking spaces and access aisles shall be so designated in a way that is clearly visible both day and night. Access aisles shall be marked with yellow, blue or white diagonal hash lines that are clearly visible both day and night. Each access aisles, that is at least eight feet wide, shall include clearly visible “No Parking” text within the space of the access aisle itself or on a free-standing sign that does not hinder the usability or accessibility of the access aisle. Either on or affixed to each above grade sign required by this subsection shall be a clearly visible warning that states the maximum fine according to state law.
(B) Accessible parking spaces for a person with a disability or a temporary disability shall be located as close as possible to elevators, ramps, walkways, and entrances. Parking spaces shall be located so that the person with a disability or a temporary disability is not compelled to wheel or walk behind parked cars to reach entrances, ramps, walkways and elevators.
(C) Compliance with the section will be required of all new development. For all existing parking lots and structures, compliance will be required at the time that they are resurfaced, restriped, remodeled or reconfigured, if the facility can accommodate, based on height restrictions, a van accessible vehicle.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 72.02) (Jeff. Ord. 4-1979, adopted and effective 3-27-1979; Jeff. Am. Ord. 4-1986, adopted and effective 5-13-1986; Jeff. Am. Ord. 27-2002, adopted and effective 10-8-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 64-2005, approved 5-17-2005; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 76-2020, approved 6-29-2020) Penalty, see § 72.006