ARTICLE XII

HANDICAPPED PARKING

Sec. 23-356.  Parking prohibited in handicapped spaces.

        It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle in a parking space designated herein for physically disabled persons, who does not display on said vehicle a distinguishing license plate or placard issued by the director of revenue of the State. of Missouri.  (Ord. 494, §1.)

Sec. 23-357.  Handicapped spaces designated by city engineer.

        The city engineer is empowered to designate parking space on city streets for the exclusive use of vehicles displaying distinguishing license plate or placard authorized by Section 301.071 RSMo or 301.142 RSMo.  Whenever a parking space has been so designated, it shall be indicated by blue paint on the curb or edge of the paved portion of the street adjacent to the space, or by a sign upon which shall be inscribed the international symbol of accessibility and the words "handicapped parking" in white letters on a blue background.  The city engineer shall keep in his office a registry listing the locations of such designated parking spaces and such listings shall constitute the official designation of such parking spaces by the City of St. James, Missouri.  (Ord. 494, §2.)

Sec. 23-358.  Designation of handicapped space on private facilities.

        The city engineer shall have the authority to designate handicapped parking spaces on off-street parking facilities that are privately owned, at the request of the person or the corporation in lawful possession thereof.  Vehicles, not displaying license plates or placards as provided in Sections 301.071 or 301.142 RSMo shall, at the complaint of the person in lawful possession of such parking facility to the police department, be subject to towing at the owner's expense, provided that there is posted immediately adjacent to such parking space a sign not less than twelve inches (12") by twenty inches (20") in size, with lettering not less than one inch (1") in height, which clearly and conspicuously, states the following: "Unauthorized vehicles parking in spaces reserved for physically disabled persons and not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically disabled persons will be towed away at owner's expense.  Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by calling (314) 265-7012."  The city engineer shall keep in his office a registry listing the locations of such designated parking spaces and such listings shall constitute the official designation of such parking spaces on privately owned parking facilities in the City of St. James, Missouri.  (Ord. 494, §3.)

Sec. 23-359.  Parking prohibited in handicapped spaces at private facility.

        It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle in a parking space designated for handicapped parking in a privately owned parking facility that has complied with the provisions of this Article.  (Ord. 494, §4.)

Sec. 23-360.  Penalty.

        Parking in violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) together with court costs.  (Ord. 494, §5.)

Sec. 23-361  Handicapped parking spaces near the corner of West Eldon and Jefferson Streets on the north side.

        (a)   That an area the length of two (2) autos on the North side of Eldon Street in the vicinity of the James Clinic be designated for the purpose of delivering and picking up handicapped persons needing medical and dental assistance.

        (b)   That this area be used only for the purposes designated and not for parking areas.

        (c)   The area would more practically accommodate disabled patients, preventing them from walking on or crossing streets.

        (d)   The area would conform to an accommodation urgently recommended by the state and federal agencies.  (Ord. 438, §§1-4.)

Sec. 23-361.1       Three handicapped parking spaces across from the high school auditorium on the east side of the southern part of Parker Street.

        Whereas a request has been submitted by the public school administration to provide three parking spaces on Parker Street for handicapped persons; and

        Whereas this request is in compliance with the state legislation and feasible;

        Be it therefore resolved and ordained by the City Council of St. James, Missouri that this Ordinance be adopted and become immediately effective.  (Ord. 478.)

Sec. 23-361.2       Handicapped parking space on northern most spot on the east side of Walter Street south of James Boulevard.

        Whereas a request has been submitted by an Elder of the Church of Christ to provide one parking space for handicapped persons; and

        Whereas this request is feasible and in compliance with state legislation;

        Therefore be it resolved and ordained by the City Council of St. James, Missouri, that this Ordinance be adopted and become immediately effective.  (Ord. 479.)

Sec. 23-361.3       Handicapped parking on the West side of Emory Street between Scioto and 56 feet to the South at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

        Whereas: The Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church has requested there be handicapped parking spaces designated on the west side of Emory Street between the corner of Scioto and 56 feet to the South on the East side of the Church; and

        Whereas: This request involves parking spaces on the east side of the Church property and does not interfere with resident parking space, and

        Whereas: Parishioners and visitors who have health problems and can't drive need an easy entrance to the church, and

        Whereas: any person failing, neglecting or refusing to comply with the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

        Be it therefore ordained by the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. James, Missouri that "Handicapped Parking" signs shall be placed on the West side of Emory Street east of the Church between the South corner of Scioto St. and 56 feet to the South on Emory.  (Ord. 616)

Sec. 23-361.4       Handicapped parking on the South side of Hardy Street at the corner of Hardy and Seymour Streets at the St. James High School.

        Whereas: The Superintendent of Schools has requested there be handicapped parking spaces designated at the East bound lane on Hardy Street at the corner of Hardy and Seymour St., and

        Whereas: This location is an easy access for buses to pick up handicap students, and

        Whereas: Two parking spaces are needed to safely pick the children up, and

        Whereas: Any person failing, neglecting or refusing to comply with the provision of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

        Be it therefore ordained by the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. James, Missouri, that "Handicapped Parking" signs shall be placed on the South side of Hardy Street at the corner of Hardy and Seymour Streets to occupy the equivalent of two parking spaces at the St. James High School. (Ord. 617)

Sec. 23-361.5 Two handicapped parking spaces on south side of Johnson Street, west of rock wall at City Park.

ESTABLISHING TWO HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JOHNSON STREET JUST WEST OF THE ROCK WALL AT THE CITY PARK.

WHEREAS: The Superintendent of Schools has requested there be two handicapped parking spaces on thesouth side of Johnson St. just west of the rock wall at the city park.

WHEREAS: This Ordinance shall be recorded as Section 23-361.5 in the St. James City Code of Ordinances.

WHEREAS: Any person failing, neglecting or refusing to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. JAMES, MISSOURI THAT "HANDICAPPED PARKING" SIGNS SHALL BE PLACED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JOHNSON STREET JUST WEST OF THE ROCK WALL AT THE CITY PARK TO OCCUPY THE EQUIVALENT OF TWO PARKING SPACES. (Ord. 755)