HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1985Note: The L&O committee discussed making the fine concurrent with the state statute. Since the
actual Handicap Parking Signs should be changed each time there is a change in the fine amount,
including an increase in the state minimum, the ordinance should be revised each time there is a
change.
ORDINANCE NO. 19 8 5
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (PARKING RULES) OF TITLE 9
(TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee has determined that it is necessary and
in the best interest of the citizens of Canton, Illinois to amend Chapter 5 (Parking Rules) of Title
9 (Traffic Regulations) to bring the Canton Municipal Code into statutory and regulatory
changes within the State of Illinois as to handicap parking; and
WHEREAS; the City Council has made a similar determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois, as follows:
That Section 9-5-14 is hereby amended to read as follows:
9-5-14: HANDICAP PARKING:
(A) Handicap parking spaces shall be provided in all city owned, leased or operated
parking lots in a ratio of not less than four percent (4%) of the total of all parking
spaces in each such lot but with not less than two (2) such handicapped parking
spaces per lot.
(B) That no motor vehicle shall be parked in a handicapped parking space on either
public or private property in violation of this section, of section 3-616 or of section
11-1301.3 of the Illinois vehicle code?.
(C) That the use of such handicap parking spaces shall be reserved to the exclusive
use of handicap persons subject, however, to all other restrictions placed upon the
parking of motor vehicles in such lots. Identification of handicap persons using such
spaces shall be made in one of the following ways:
1. By reference to the display on a parked motor vehicle of a handicap vehicle license
plate, decal, or device issued by one of the several states or subdivisions thereof and
displayed on a currently registered motor vehicle; or
Note: The L&O committee discussed making the fine concurrent with the state statute. Since the
actual Handicap Parking Signs should be changed each time there is a change in the fine amount,
including an increase in the state minimum, the ordinance should be revised each time there is a
change.
D~ The construction and layout of handicap parking spaces shall be in conformity with
the requirements set forth in state of Illinois capital development board publication,
"Accessibility Standards (Illustrated)" (June 1978), as the same may be amended.
Each such handicap parking space shall be clearly marked and identified as such.
E(J~ Handicap persons selling or transferring motor vehicles shall remove the decal or
device from such vehicle prior to the sale or transfer. No replacement decal or
device shall be issued unless the remains or scrapings from the prior decal or device
are presented to the police department at the time the request for replacement is
made.
F~ Use of a handicap parking space by a motor vehicle not being then used for the
transportation of handicap persons shall subject the operator of such motor vehicle
to a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars
250.00 according to 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.3(c) for each such occurrence, exclusive
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Note: The L&O committee discussed making the fine concurrent with the state statute. Since the
actual Handicap Parking Signs should be changed each time there is a change in the fine amount,
including an increase in the state minimum, the ordinance should be revised each time there is a
change.
of court costs. The parking of a motor vehicle not displaying a valid handicap
marking as set forth in subsection (C)1, (C)2 or (C)3 of this section, in a handicap
parking space shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. (Ord. 1274,
3-21-1990)
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting
this 4th _ day of August , 2009 upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES• Aldermen Reed, Schenck, West, Sarff, Rivero, Ellis, Hartford,
Reed.
NAYS: None .
ABSTAIN: None .
,: --~ ~' APPROVED:
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Kevin R. Meade, Mayor
TEST: '
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Nancy tes, City Clerk