§ 10.32.120. Parking in handicapped-reserved spaces.

A.

It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle, other than a vehicle owned and driven by a disabled veteran or handicapped person whose vehicle bears the distinctive number plates, authorized by Section 2 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, to park on a public or private way designated by the police department as a restricted parking area for handicapped persons.

B.

Violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty specified in Schedule I(C) of this title.

C.

Areas designated as handicapped-person zones are listed in Schedule XI of this title.

D.

On-Street Handicapped Parking Spaces and Signs. An individual seeking an on-street handicap parking space and sign shall file a written request, on an application form provided by the Revere traffic commission, and/or the commission on disability. No more than one application for the same reason and general location may be submitted in a single calendar year, except upon receiving unavailable information or changed circumstances.

E.

Annual Re-Registration for Recipients. Recipients of on-street handicapped parking spaces and signs must re-register, annually, by January fifteenth of each year.

Note: Recipients are responsible to contact the Revere commission on disability or traffic commission for renewal forms. Failure to comply with this section may result in removing designated space and sign.

Individuals seeking a handicap parking space shall, at a minimum, provide the following information in their application:

1.

A written request for restricted parking from a physician, outlining the need;

2.

Name and full address of the property owner;

3.

Either a statement that no off-street parking space, (driveway, garage or lot), is available, or written explanation as to why off-street parking is inadequate and must be provided.

The applicant must have a vehicle with handicapped license plate or placard authorized by Chapter 90, Section 2 of the M.G.L. authorized by the registry of motor vehicle medical affairs branch; if so, a duplicate copy of the registration of this vehicle must be submitted;

4.

It is the policy of the traffic commission that the disabled person can be dropped off while the nondisabled driver parks elsewhere. In rare situations, such as where the applicant is a minor child with a disability and has been issued a placard, the request will be considered. In such circumstances, the applicant shall produce a handicap parking placard, issued in accordance with the provisions of the M.G.L.; if so, there must be a vehicle registered to the placard holder or to a member of his or her household, and duplicate copies of both the placard and the registration of that vehicle must be provided.

F.

Restricted parking areas shall be marked with a sign denoting "NO PARKING—HANDICAPPED PERSON" or H.P. International Symbol.

The no parking—handicapped person space will be reviewed on an annual basis. Annual renewal forms may be obtained, by the recipient, at the Revere commission on disability or the traffic commission, and must be submitted no later than January fifteenth of every year. Failure to re-register, annually, may result in removal of space and sign, without notice.

When the no parking—handicapped person space is no longer needed due to the applicant's change in residence, death or change in eligibility status, the applicant or member of his or her household shall notify the traffic commission or commission on disability, within thirty days.

A list of the areas designated as restricted parking for the purposes of this regulation shall be kept on file by the Revere traffic commission and the commission on disability departments. The commission on disability shall, based upon the traffic commission's actions, update this file on an annual basis.

G.

The traffic commission alone shall have final decision making authority on the new designation of handicapped parking spaces and the removal of previously existing handicapped parking spaces. In reaching its decision, the traffic commission may rely upon the recommendation of the commission on disability.

(T.C.R. 2001-25, § 1; T.C.R. dated 5/19/97; C.O. 83-52 § 48 (part): C.O. 78-783 (part): prior revision § 12-70)