(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) PARKING FACILITY. Any facility or combination of facilities for motor vehicle parking which contains parking spaces for the public. This shall include a privately-owned area which is normally used for parking which is accessible to the public. This does not include a parking facility which charges a fee for parking spaces.
(2) PERSON WITH DISABILITY. Any person who has been issued a placard or special registration plate or decal for a motor vehicle by the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles under I.C. 9-18-22-1.
(B) Parking prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle, motorcycle, moped, bicycle, or other vehicle of any nature which does not have displayed a decal or registration plate for a person with disability as set forth in division (A) a parking space reserved in a parking facility for a vehicle of a person with disability.
(C) Parking. Parking is prohibited on both sides of North New Albany Street beginning at 101 North New Albany to Helbig Avenue. Signage shall be placed accordingly.
(D) Violation. If any vehicle is parked unlawfully in violation of any of the provisions of this section, and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person in whose name the vehicle is registered shall be held, prima facie, responsible for the violation.
(E) Towing. In addition to any fines which may be given as a result of violations of this section, any vehicle which is parked in a manner in violation of this section may be towed to an area designated by the Chief of Police at the owner’s expense. The owner shall also be required to pay any and all storage fees resulting from this action.
(Ord. 2005-002, passed 1-10-05)