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.
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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
(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
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.)
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23-361.2 Handicapped parking
space on northern most spot on the east side of
Whereas a request has been submitted by an Elder of the
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.
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
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)