10.15.295 Parking in space reserved for handicapped persons.
(A) It shall be unlawful to stop, stand or park any motor vehicle in a parking space reserved for use by physically disabled persons, whether on public property or private property available for public use, when the space is designated as described in subsection (C) of this section, unless:
(1) The motor vehicle displays one of the following:
(a) A distinguishing insignia placard issued under state law for this purpose;
(b) License plates bearing the international wheelchair symbol; or
(c) Any other distinguishing insignia for physically disabled persons recognized under the laws of the state.
(2) The motor vehicle is transporting a person eligible for the placard, license plates or permit.
(B) Any person who is chauffeuring a physically disabled person shall be allowed, without a distinguishing placard, license plate or permit, to park momentarily in any parking space for the purpose of loading or unloading a disabled person. The momentary parking shall not constitute a violation of subsection (A) of this section.
(C) All parking spaces reserved for use by physically disabled persons pursuant to the City Code, A.R.S. § 28-883(A) or (B), or any successor of the foregoing, shall be designated as reserved for the disabled by a sign showing the symbol of accessibility. Signing which meets the requirements of this section includes:
(1) Permanent signs bearing the internationally accepted symbol of access located at least three feet but not more than six feet above the grade; and
(2) Signing which complies with A.R.S. § 28-882(C) or any successor thereto.
(D) The posting of a sign or signs shall authorize police and police volunteers to enforce the provisions of this section and shall constitute a waiver of any objection by the owner of the property to enforcement by the Police Department.
(E) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSON. As defined by A.R.S. Title 28, or any successor thereto. (Ord. 189 § 1, passed 8-11-2004. Code 1982 § 10-3-21. Code 2012 § 72.39.)