[Ord. No. 471, § 1, 11-18-1983; Ord. No. 820, § I, 2-27-1997]
All private off-street parking areas must contain properly designated
parking places for any vehicle owned or operated by a disabled veteran
or handicapped person whose vehicle bears the distinguishing license
plate authorized by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, section
2. The appropriate number of accessible spaces shall be provided as
follows:
|
Lot Size
(spaces)
|
Required Number of Handicapped Parking Spaces
|
|---|---|
|
14 or less
|
0
|
|
15 to 25
|
1
|
|
26 to 50
|
2
|
|
51 to 75
|
3
|
|
76 to 100
|
4
|
|
101 to 150
|
5
|
|
151 to 200
|
6
|
|
201 to 300
|
7
|
|
301 to 400
|
8
|
|
401 to 500
|
9
|
|
501 to 1,000
|
2% of total
|
|
1,001 and over
|
20, plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000
|
[Ord. No. 471, § 1, 11-18-1983]
Each space must:
(1)
Be 12 feet wide or two eight-foot areas with four feet of cross hatch
between them;
(2)
Identified by the use of above grade signs with white lettering against
a blue background bearing the words: "HANDICAPPED PARKING: SPECIAL
PLATES REQUIRED" "UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES MAY BE REMOVED AT OWNER'S
EXPENSE";
(3)
Shall be as near as possible to a building entrance or walkway; and,
(4)
Shall be adjacent to curb ramps or other unobstructed methods permitting
sidewalk access to a handicapped person.
[Ord. No. 471, § 1, 11-18-1983]
The owner or person in possession of the private off-street
parking area is responsible for implementing the requirements of this
article.
[Ord. No. 471, § 1, 11-18-1983]
Violations shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250.
[Ord. No. 471, § 1, 11-18-1983]
The building inspector shall have the authority to enforce this
article by actions in the district court.
