[Adopted 8-10-1987 by L.L. No. 10-1987 (Ch. 98, Art. II,
of the 1987 Code)]
The Town Board recognizes that there are within the Town private,
undedicated roads on which buildings are erected which may, because
of neglect, failure of equipment or other reasons, become impassable
by emergency equipment such as fire-fighting equipment, ambulances
or law enforcement vehicles. The Town Board, by enacting this article,
wishes to provide for access to homes and buildings on private, undedicated
roads to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and
users of those roads.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PRIVATE ROAD
Any nondedicated road, driveway or highway longer than 400
feet on which three or more residential dwellings are located or upon
which there are one or more buildings used for business.
SNOW EMERGENCY
A declaration by the Superintendent of Highways or his designee
that the depth of snow is such that a private road is not passable
by emergency vehicles.