PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances tit. 18, ch. 478, art. IV

in effect

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.520 Definition of "physically handicapped.

478.520. - Definition of "physically handicapped. " Physically handicapped as employed herein shall include any person who has sustained an amputation or permanent material disability of either or both arms or legs, or who has been otherwise permanently disabled in any manner rendering it difficult and burdensome for him to walk. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 411.270)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.530 Scope of privilege.

478.530. - Scope of privilege. Any physically handicapped person who displays prominently upon the automobile parked by him or under his direction and for his use, the distinguishing certificate or insignia specified in section 478.540 shall be entitled to courtesy in the parking of such automobile and be relieved of any liability with respect to parking except as provided in sections 478.90, 478.150 and 478.360 hereof and except where parking is prohibited in order to provide fire lanes, or to accommodate heavy traffic during morning and afternoon rush hours. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 411.270; 91-Or-186, § 2, 9-13-91)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.540 Identifying certificate.

478.540. - Identifying certificate. The motor vehicles division in the department of public safety shall issue without charge a special identifying certificate or insignia for a marked motor vehicle to any physically handicapped applicant upon submission by the applicant of a certificate by a qualified physician to the division that he is a physically handicapped person within the meaning of section 478.520. The commissioner of public safety shall determine the form and size, and promulgate rules and regulations governing their issuance and use, as necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 411.270; 76-Or-206, § 1, 11-12-76)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.550 Spaces reserved for handicapped parking; penalties.

478.550. - Spaces reserved for handicapped parking; penalties. (a) No person shall park a motor vehicle in a parking space designated and reserved for the physically handicapped unless: (1) That person is physically handicapped or is operating the vehicle under the direction and for the use of a physically handicapped person; and (2) Such vehicle visibly bears or contains a proper identifying certificate. (b) Failure to obey the above provisions shall constitute a petty misdemeanor. Vehicles in violation may be removed and impounded as provided in Article X of this chapter. (c) The above provisions shall apply to parking spaces, on both public and private property, which are designated and reserved for physically handicapped persons by state or local law or through the action of persons who own or are in lawful possession of the subject property. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 411.270; 76-Or-206, § 2, 11-12-76; 2010-Or-076, § 2, 8-20-10)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 478.560 Designation of location, description of signs.

478.560. - Designation of location, description of signs. Upon recommendation of the city engineer, zones may be established by the city council providing parking for physically handicapped persons. Notice of such designation of handicapped parking spaces shall be given by the posting of permanent, nonportable signs. Such signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the manual of the commissioner of public safety on uniform traffic-control devices. No person shall cause to be erected signs reserving or designating parking spaces for physically handicapped persons unless the location, number and method of signing of such spaces is first approved by the city engineer. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 411.270; 76-Or-206, § 3, 11-12-76)

Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=MICOOR_TIT18TRCO_CH478PASTST_ARTIVPHHAPEFetched: 11/2/2026