[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Clarence 11-17-2010 by L.L. No.
3-2010.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law provided an effective date
of 12-1-2010.
This chapter is adopted to protect the public health, safety
and welfare concerning snow removal in the Town of Clarence, Erie
County, New York.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
As defined in Highway Law of the State of New York, the entire
width between boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when
any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of
vehicular travel.
Any vehicle, as defined in the Vehicle and Traffic Law of
the State of New York, licensed to operate on the highways of the
State of New York and used to plow snow, but the term shall not include
a vehicle used solely by a person, firm or corporation to plow snow
within the confines of his or its own property, whether owned or leased.
No person shall plow, shovel, sweep or pile snow, ice or other
materials in or beyond the right-of-way of any street or public highway
or cause such to be done so as to interfere with the safety and convenience
of public travel.
This chapter shall be enforced by the New York State Police
and the Erie County Sheriff's Department.
A.
Any violation by a person, firm or corporation of any provision of
this chapter shall be deemed an offense punishable by a fine not to
exceed $250 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or
both.
B.
Any person who takes part in or assists in any violation of this
chapter shall also be subject to the penalties provided herein.
