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Sec. 74-56. - Fire chief authorized to establish fire lanes; recordkeeping.#
(a)
Subject to approval of the town council by resolution, the fire chief is hereby authorized to establish fire lanes on property, either public or private, which is devoted to public use or to which the public is invited.
(b)
The official record of the designation and location of fire lanes shall be kept in the office of the fire chief.
(Code 1986, § 19-46)
Sec. 74-57. - Dimensions.#
Fire lanes shall be at least 20 feet in width and of a length proportionate to the nature and size of the subject real property.
(Code 1986, § 19-47)
Sec. 74-58. - Maintenance.#
The designation of fire lanes shall not be held to make the town responsible for maintenance of the fire lanes, and the owner of the real property upon which the fire lane is located shall remain responsible for maintenance of the area upon which the fire lane is located.
(Code 1986, § 19-48)
Sec. 74-59. - Owner to letter lanes; post signs.#
(a)
Upon the designation of a fire lane pursuant to this article, the fire chief shall notify the owner of the real property upon which the fire lane is located to have the designated fire lane lettered at designated locations at the expense of the owner, which lettering shall state: "FIRE LANE - NO PARKING ANY TIME," and the owner shall comply with the directions of the fire chief within ten days of receipt of such notice. The lettering shall be of a size and color conforming to specifications established by the fire chief.
(b)
Upon the designation of a fire lane pursuant to this article, the fire chief shall notify the owner of the real property upon which the fire lane is located to post signs at designated locations at the expense of the owner, which signs shall be lettered "FIRE LANE - NO PARKING ANY TIME," and the owner shall comply with the directions of the fire chief within ten days of receipt of such notice. The signs shall be of a size, color, lettering and mounting conforming to specifications established by the fire chief. The signs shall contain a notation as to the maximum penalty for violations of this section.
(Code 1986, § 19-49)
Sec. 74-60. - Penalties for violation of article.#
(a)
The owner of any real property who violates any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $50.00 for each offense, and each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any motor vehicle to park the vehicle in any area designated as a fire lane, and it shall be unlawful for any person in any manner to obstruct passage in any area designated as a fire lane. Any person violating any provision of this subsection shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $50.00 for each offense.
(Code 1986, § 19-50)