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Sec. 26-56. - Penalty.#
Violators of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $50.00 for each offense. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.13; Ord. of 5-13-2009)
Sec. 26-57. - Authorization to establish.#
The fire chiefs of the various fire companies within the town, or their designated representatives, are authorized to establish fire lanes, within their districts.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.1)
Sec. 26-58. - Standards for establishing.#
The fire chief or a designated representative shall make a determination that the public health and safety requires that a designated area adjacent to certain facilities be reserved for the exclusive use of fire equipment.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.2)
Sec. 26-59. - Places where fire lanes may be established.#
Fire lanes may be established on public or private property devoted to public or private use, including but not limited to, industrial, commercial, mercantile, professional and health care facilities, schools, places of worship, places of assembly and residential complexes consisting of more than six attached units.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.3)
Sec. 26-60. - Designation of area.#
The fire chief, or a designee, upon making a determination that the standard established in this article requires the establishment of a fire lane shall designate a defined area as a fire lane.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.4)
Sec. 26-61. - Notice to owner of property.#
The fire chief shall notify in writing the owner of the property on which a fire lane has been established. The notice shall inform the owner of their obligation to erect a no parking sign in accordance with the provisions of section 26-62. The owner shall be deemed to be the person, entity or firm listed in the records of the tax assessor and the address shall be that maintained there. The notice shall include a copy of this article.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.5)
Sec. 26-62. - Erection of no parking sign.#
Upon receiving notice of the designation of a fire lane, the property owner shall at his expense within 30 days thereafter erect or cause to be erected signs at the designated area. Such signs shall designate the location as a "Fire Lane—No Parking or Standing Anytime—Tow Zone." Such signs shall be of a standard size and color with standard lettering. It shall be mounted in conformance to specifications established by the fire chief, having jurisdiction, and state the maximum penalty for violation.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.6)
Sec. 26-63. - Right of appeal.#
A property owner may appeal the designation of a fire lane on his property in the following manner: (1)
He shall file a written appeal to the town council by mailing or delivering such appeal to the town clerk addressed to the town council within ten days of the designation by the fire chief of a fire lane.
(2)
A copy of the appeal shall be mailed or delivered to the fire chief making the designation of the fire lane.
(3)
The appeal shall set forth with particularity the reasons why the designation of the fire lane is not in conformance with the provisions of this article.
(4)
The council shall consider the appeal at a regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting. The property owner and the fire chief shall be notified by the town clerk of the date and time for the council's consideration of the appeal.
(5)
The property owner may be heard in person or be represented by counsel during the consideration of the appeal. He may submit written material, or present witnesses in support of his appeal. The fire chief, or his designated representative, may do the same.
(6)
The town council may by a majority vote sustain the decision of the fire chief, reverse it or modify it. The decision of the council shall be final.
(7)
The designation of a fire lane shall not become effective during the pendency of an appeal.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.7)
Sec. 26-64. - Parking, obstructing prohibited.#
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in or in any manner obstruct a fire lane.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.8)
Sec. 26-65. - Towing of illegally parked vehicle.#
In addition to any other penalty provided by this article, a vehicle illegally parked or disabled in a fire lane may be towed away at the owner's expense. The fee to be charged shall not exceed the state public utilities commission rate for towing.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.11)
Sec. 26-66. - Responsibility for maintaining.#
The owner of the property shall be responsible for maintaining the fire lanes and the signs designating the lanes. Maintaining the lanes shall include the obligation to keep the lanes free from obstruction by snow or ice.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.9)
Sec. 26-67. - Records of fire lane designation.#
Upon designation of a fire lane in accordance with the provisions of this article a certification of such location shall be filed by the fire chief in the office of the building official of the town. The certification shall contain the name of the owner of the property, the location of the fire lane and the date of the designation of the fire lane.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.10)
Sec. 26-68. - Failure of property owner to comply.#
Failure of a property owner to comply with the provisions of this article shall be considered a violation of this article. Such violations shall be subject to a penalty as provided in section 26-56.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.12)