It is the purpose of this article to promote
the health, safety and welfare of the community by restricting parking
in designated fire zones and near fire hydrants in the Village of
Haverstraw.
No motor vehicle of any type whatsoever shall
be allowed to park within an area that has been designated as a fire
zone. The Village Board, by resolution, shall have the authority to
designate fire zones on the public streets or private roadways in
the Village of Haverstraw. The Police Department shall also have the
option to remove any vehicle parked within a fire zone by having it
towed away.
Fire lanes shall be marked with signs indicating
NO PARKING - FIRE ZONE - TOW-AWAY ZONE.
No motor vehicle of any type whatsoever shall
be allowed to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant located on the
public streets or private roadways in the Village of Haverstraw. The
Police Department shall also have the option to remove any vehicle
parked too close to a fire hydrant by having it towed away.
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this article shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100. They
shall also be responsible to pay all costs of towing, if any such
costs have been incurred.
This article shall take effect immediately.