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ORDINANCE NO. N$-82-1647 PAGE TWO (c) Designation (1) Where less than 5~ total off-street parking spaces are provided, the one space designed for use by handicapped persons shall be lined to provide a 9-foot wide parking area and a 5-foot wide loading/unloading area, but need not be designated for use by handicapped persons exclusively. (2) Where 5 or more total off-street parking spaces are provided, each space designed for use by handicapped persons shall be designated for exclusive use by such persons by signs and surface markings conforming to the standards set forth in section 22507.8 of the California Vehicle Code and in the State Building Code. A sign giving notice that unauthorized vehicles parking in spaces designated for handicapped persons may be towed away at the owner's expense, conforming to the standards set forth in the State Building Code, shall be posted in a conspicuous place, at each entrance to the off-street parking area. (d) Location Spaces designed for use by handicapped persons shall be located in accordance with the following standards to the extent practical: (1) Where one building street parking area, such spaces shall primary entrance to the building. is served by the off- be the closest to the (2) Where more than one building is served by the off-street parking area, such spaces shall be located to provide for safety and optimum proximity to the building entrances of greatest use. (3) Such spaces shall be located so that a handicapped person is not compelled to wheel or walk in or across the aisles or driveways used for vehicular traffic, except to move beside or behind his or her own vehicle. (4) If such spaces are located in a parking structure or ramp, such spaces and all pedestrian aisles to be used by handicapped persons shall have a minimum overhead clearance of 8 feet, 2 inches, and such spaces shall be located on the street level of the structure or within easy access to an elevator.