Village of Hancock, NY Article V Handicapped Parking Permits

§ 105-31 Term defined. [1]

For the purpose of § 1203-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Chapter 838 of the Laws of 1977), "severely disabled person" shall mean any person who has any one or more of the following impairments, disabilities or conditions which are permanent in nature:

A. Has limited or no use of one or both lower limbs.

B. Has a neuromuscular dysfunction which severely limits mobility.

C. Has a pulmonary or cardiovascular condition which limits mobility or severely limits the individual's activities in the open air.

D. A person whose physical or mental impairment or condition is other than those specified above, but is of such nature as to impose unusual hardships in utilization of public transportation facilities, and such condition is certified by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, to the extent authorized by law, including the Education Law, and consistent with any applicable written practice agreement, duly licensed to practice medicine in this state, or pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law § 404-a, Subdivision 4-a, a podiatrist duly licensed to practice podiatry in this state or, pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law § 404-a, Subdivision 4-b, an optometrist duly licensed to practice optometry in this state, as constituting an equal degree of disability (specifying the particular condition) so as to prevent such person from getting around without great difficulty.

E. A child with any one or more of the impairments or conditions listed above.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 105-32 Suspension, revocation or refusal of permit.

Suspension, revocation and refusal to issue or renew any permit shall result if the issuing agent determines that any applicant or parent or guardian of any applicant:

A. Has made a material false statement in the application;

B. Has used or permitted the use of the permit contrary to conditions set forth in the permit; or

C. Has failed to comply with or observe any of the conditions of the application and/or the permit.

§ 105-33 Change of address or disability.

The applicant or parent or guardian of such applicant shall notify the issuing agent of any change of address or disability within 10 days after such change, and the issuing agent shall cancel such permit upon failure to give such notice.

§ 105-34 Hearing.

Upon denial of an application for a permit or upon a suspension or revocation of a permit, the issuing agent shall grant a hearing to an applicant therefor within 10 days after written request is received for such hearing. The applicant may be heard in person or by counsel. The hearing on said objections or charges shall be at such time and place as the issuing agent may designate. Notice requesting such hearing must be filed with the issuing agent no later than 30 days following notification of disapproval, termination or suspension.

§ 105-35 Notification of approval or disapproval.

Within 21 days after receipt of a completed application, the applicant will be notified whether it has been approved or disapproved. If disapproved, a statement setting forth the reasons for disapproval will be provided.

§ 105-36 Complete application required.

Applications must be fully completed and properly executed. All questions must be answered and medical certification must accompany the application. Incomplete applications or failure to attach the medical certification will result in disapproval.

§ 105-37 Issuing agent.

Applications and other notices shall be mailed or delivered personally to the issuing agent.