Handicap Parking space policy

1. Any resident of Mount Penn Borough may make an application to the Borough for a handicapped parking space only after acquiring a handicapped license plate or placard or a disabled veteran license plate.

2. A letter from the applicant's physician must accompany the application form.

3. All applications shall be made to the Borough Hall.

4. Each applicant shall complete an application form and provide the Borough with all the information requested.

5. An incomplete application form may be denied by the Borough.

6. The Mayor upon receiving a completed form may request to visit the applicant to determine the exact nature of the disability and the location of the handicapped sign placement.

7. The Mayor will review all applications and will make the determination regarding the granting of the handicapped space for a period of thirty days according to the Borough Code.

8. The Mayor will present the request to the Borough Council for approval to advertise said handicapped parking space.

9. After the advertisement of the handicapped parking, Council will then make the final determination regarding the granting of a handicapped parking space.

10. The applicant wilt be charged for the cost of the handicapped parking signs, along with the installation of said signs ($150.00).

11. In the event that the applicants are no longer in need of the handicapped parking space for any given reason, they are required to inform the Borough Office so that the signs can be removed. The borough will contact you when the placard is set to expire to request additional forms to keep the handicapped space. If none is provided the Borough will remove the handicap space within 30 days of the initial request for documents.

12. If the applicant has obtained the handicapped parking space under false documentation, the sign will be removed immediately at the expense of the applicant. The cost of this will also include the cost of re-advertising for the removal of the sign and the attorney's fee for amending the ordinance.