OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
October 3, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Chapter 9-64 of the Municipal Code regarding disability-related parking.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Mayor
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ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 9-64-050 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through, and by adding the language underscored, as follows:
9-64-050 Parking restrictions - Parking for persons with disabilities.
The commissioner of transportation, subject to the approval of city council, is authorized to erect signs on any residential street in an R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5 RS1, RS2, RS3, RT3.5, RT4, RM4.5 or RM5 district to prohibit parking except by vehicles displaying a person with a disability or disabled veterans state registration plate or a person with a disability parking decal or device issued pursuant to Section 3-609, 3-616 or Section 11 -1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The parking administrator is authorized to determine the specific times and days that the restrictions shall be in effect. Fees for the installation and maintenance of signs erected pursuant to this section shall be $35.00 for erection of the signs and maintenance for the first year; an annual surcharge of $3.50 per lineal foot of curb space in excess of 25 feet; and $12.50 annually for continued maintenance. These fees shall be paid in the same manner as fees charged pursuant to Section 9-68-030; provided, however, that the installation and maintenance fee shall be waived by the comptroller for any person holding a valid, current disabled veterans state registration plate.
An application shall be required for an initial authorization and revocable permit ...
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