For the purposes of this Chapter and Chapter 353 of this Traffic Code, the following meanings shall apply:
(a) "Disability Parking Space" or "Handicap Parking Space" means a motor vehicle parking location that is reserved for the exclusive standing or parking of a vehicle that is operated by or on behalf of a person with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk and displays a placard or license plates issued under Ohio R.C. 4503.44.
(b) "Law Enforcement Officer" or "Officer" means every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic, and shall also mean any City employee and/or agent whose duties include the issuance of parking tickets while engaged in such duty.
(c) "Parking Violation" means any of the following: a violation of any provision of Chapter 351 of this Traffic Code, a violation of a parking regulation lawfully issued by the Director of Public Safety and Service that occurs within the City, or a violation arising under any provision of the Marietta Codified Ordinances which specifies the jurisdiction of the Parking Violations Bureau by reference to Chapter 353 of the Marietta Codified Ordinances.
(d) "Person with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk" has the same meaning as in Ohio R.C. 4503.44.
(e) "Vehicle" has the same meaning as in Ohio R.C. 4511.01.
Statutory Reference: ORC 4521.01
(Ord. 230(20-21). Passed 6-3-21.)