(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle in any parking space which has been designated as a handicapped parking space unless:
(1) There is displayed on the vehicle a form of identification as provided for in § 22-6-47 of this subchapter; or
(2) When the handicapped or disabled person to whom or for whom, as the case may be, the permit is issued will not enter or exit the vehicle while it is parked in the designated space.
(B) If the identity of the person who parked a vehicle in violation of this section cannot be readily determined, the party in whose name the vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible for the violation.
(C) If there is posted above ground and immediately adjacent to and visible from such handicapped parking space, a sign which clearly and conspicuously states the area so designated as a “tow-in zone”, then a vehicle not displaying the proper permit or distinguishing license plates may be removed. The removal may be by the owner or person in lawful possession of an off-street parking facility, after notification of the Police Department. As to on-street parking and city-owned off-street parking facilities, the removal shall be by the city.
(Ord. 3499, passed - -1996)