The following words when used in this chapter
shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
a different meaning:
Full chains, strap chains or other types of chains mounted
on both rear wheels of a motorized vehicle.
Any precipitation depositing any accumulation on the streets,
including snow, sleet, hail, ice and freezing rain.
State of street conditions that are hazardous and dangerous
to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, or so declared by the Mayor/Manager
or such person designated by the Mayor/Manager.
Tires having treads designed for use in snow, which tires
must be in such condition as to serve the purpose for which they are
designed.
Any self-propelled motorized vehicle licensed to travel upon
the streets, roads and highways of the Borough of Morrisville.
A snow removal condition is hereby declared
to exist in the Borough of Morrisville whenever snow falls so that
in the opinion of the Manager, or such person designated by the Manager,
the street conditions are hazardous and dangerous to vehicular and
pedestrian traffic because of snow accumulation. The Manager, or such
person designated by the Manager, shall have authority to declare
a snow removal condition, notice of which shall immediately be issued
to local radio and news services. In either instance, a snow removal
condition is presumed to continue for a period of 12 hours following
the accumulation of snow, or until such period of time as designated
by the Manager.
[Amended 7-21-2008 by Ord. No. 972]
During such time as a snow removal condition is in effect, it shall be a violation of this Article VI for any person, firm, organization or entity to park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any streets, roads, and highways and their adjacent right-of-ways within the boundaries of the Borough that have been publicly designated for snow removal or plowing.
A.
The following streets within the Borough are hereby
designated for snow removal, and parking thereon shall be prohibited
while a snow removal condition is in effect:
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Street
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Between
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|---|---|---|
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Bridge Street
|
Entire length
| |
|
North Delmorr Avenue
[Added 7-21-2008 by Ord. No. 972] |
Entire length
| |
|
Pennsylvania Avenue
|
Entire length
| |
|
Trenton Avenue
|
Entire length
|
B.
In addition, the Manager, or such person designated
by the Manager may, as a temporary measure, cause any other streets
or highways within the Borough to be publicly designated for snow
removal or plowing, and parking on such streets shall be prohibited
while the snow removal condition remains in effect.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 435-58, Snow tires or chains
required, was repealed 7-21-2008 by Ord. No. 972.
A.
During such time as a snow removal condition is in effect, any person who shall park a vehicle anywhere upon or along any of the streets of the Borough that have been publicly designated for snow removal or plowing shall be guilty of a violation of this Article VI, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $15 together with costs of prosecution.
B.
Any person who shall operate a vehicle upon any street of the Borough, if such vehicle shall become stalled during such time as a snow removal condition is in effect, and if such stalling shall have been by reason of the failure to have such vehicle equipped as prescribed in § 435-58 of this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation of this Article VI, and, upon conviction thereof, such person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $25 together with costs of prosecution.
