[Adopted 1-19-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A condition caused by snow, sleet or ice accumulation that
creates or is likely to create dangerous driving or walking conditions,
placing residents and others at risk of injury, and which might be
relieved to some extent by regulating the parking of motor vehicles
so as to allow plowing, salting and snow removal.
A.
A declaration of a snow emergency in the Village of Colonie can be
made after snow, sleet and/or ice accumulates within the Village to
a depth of six inches or more, as determined by the Superintendent
of Public Works. The Superintendent of Public Works, or his representative,
upon approval of the Mayor, shall notify the Colonie Police Department,
local media and post notice at the six locations approved at the annual
meeting that a snow emergency is in effect. Notice of snow emergency
will also be posted on the Village of Colonie's website at www.colonievillage.org.
No person shall park any motor vehicles on any Village of Colonie
street during a snow emergency.
B.
Upon declaration of a snow emergency, the snow emergency shall remain
in effect for 48 hours or until such time as appropriate notice is
given by the Superintendent of Public Works, or his representative,
to the Colonie Police Department, local media and notice is posted
at the six locations approved at the annual meeting that the snow
emergency is no longer in effect. If, at any time, the accumulation
of snow reaches a level of six inches or more after the hours of 11:00
p.m. and prior to 7:00 a.m. the following morning, the provisions
of this article shall not be enforced until after the hour of 7:00
a.m.
C.
During a snow emergency, the Superintendent of Public Works shall
assess the Village's roads and the appropriate action to be taken
to best clear the roads to ensure public safety.
D.
Once the towing company arrives at the scene of the tow, the vehicle
will be removed by tow and stored at a facility controlled by the
towing company. Tow and storage charges shall be the responsibility
of the registered owner of the vehicle and not the Village of Colonie.
The Village of Colonie Superintendent of Public Works is hereby
authorized and directed to take the actions necessary to enforce the
provisions of this article. No person shall park on any Village of
Colonie street during a snow emergency. Such actions may include the
towing of vehicles, trailers or other obstacles that are in violation
of this article.
Permanent signs designating snow removal emergency parking restrictions
shall be posted at the entrance to all Village of Colonie jurisdiction
limits. These restrictions shall be in effect from November 15 through
April 15.
