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same public buildings), and one additional space on every nearby block (total of an additional <br /> four(4)). <br /> The total number of reserved ADA spaces in the South Bend Central Business District is <br /> 56 as of 2018, but most of these spaces above the 16 spaces required by the ADA do not meet <br /> PROWAG standards. They exist to provide more parking opportunities for persons with <br /> disabilities. This benefits persons with milder mobility impairments so they can park closer to <br /> buildings which contain government services, programs and activities such as the County-City <br /> Building. Some of these spaces reserved for persons with mobility disability are in areas where <br /> the sidewalk may or may not be 14 feet wide. Proximity of the parking place to the building <br /> containing priority public services, programs or activities will be determinative. <br /> Neighborhood Parking for Disabled Persons. Outside the downtown area of South Bend <br /> individuals may request reserved on-street disability parking spaces through an application <br /> process. By the end of 2018 approximately 304 such spaces were reserved throughout the City. <br /> Snow and Ice Conditions. For accessibility to places of public accommodation during <br /> periods of snow and ice accumulation, South Bend will make it a priority to assure that curb <br /> ramps adjacent to accessible parking spaces in the downtown area be kept as clear as possible, <br /> without snow and ice build-up to the extent reasonably achievable. In commercial, school zones, <br /> and similar areas outside of South Bend's Central Business District where the City owns no <br /> buildings that provide public services, programs or activities, including areas of schools, street <br /> front commercial and retail businesses, the City will enforce the duty of owners to maintain as <br /> clear as reasonably possible the proximately located disability reserved parking spaces and curb <br /> ramps. In the event of extreme snow, blizzard, emergency weather, or similar conditions, the <br /> City must direct its resources in a manner that serves the greatest good and effectuates the <br /> greatest level of public safety, and it preserves that prerogative. <br /> Page 110 <br />