[Added 5-6-1987 ATM by Art. 90; amended 5-7-2018 ATM by Art. 43]
Area designated by the Fire Chief for exclusive use by fire
apparatus and/or emergency equipment access for the purpose of protecting
public safety.
A.
The Fire Chief or the Chief's designated representative is hereby
authorized to establish fire lanes to be located wherever necessary
to allow access of fire apparatus or emergency equipment for the protection
of public safety, as determined by the Fire Chief or the Chief's designee.
B.
The Fire Chief or the Chief's designee shall establish the specific
locations and dimensions of all fire lanes after consideration of
the following factors:
(1)
The nature of the use of the premises;
(2)
The volume of motor vehicle traffic on or about or near the designated
premises;
(3)
The size and type of fire apparatus and emergency equipment available
and necessary for the protection of the premises;
(4)
The area of the land and the size of the building or buildings to
be protected.
Fire lanes established pursuant to this By-Law may be located
at entrances and exits from parking areas, driveways, and buildings,
other areas of public ingress and egress, in or within areas surrounding
post indicator valves, hydrants and Fire Department connections and
at other locations determined by the Fire Chief or the Chief's designated
representative.
The Fire Chief or the Chief's designee shall give written notice
of the establishment of a fire lane to the owner of the property on
which the fire lane will be located, and direct the owner to post
signs at the owner's expense. The property owner shall erect signs
within 60 days of receipt of said notice. The signs shall be erected
at the location and shall conform to the specifications designated
by the Fire Chief. Said signs shall be no less than 18 inches by 12
inches and shall read:
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"Fire Lane
No Parking at Any Time
Violators Subject to Fine
Vehicles May Be Towed at Owner's Expense"
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It shall be unlawful to obstruct or park a vehicle in any fire
lane.
Any object or vehicle blocking or parked to obstruct any fire
lane, private way or private property in violation of this By-Law
may be removed or towed by the Town at the expense of the owner and
without liability to the Fire Department, employees of the Town, or
the Town.
Any person violating any of the foregoing sections shall for
each offense, be punished by a fine of $50. Each day that such violation
continues shall constitute a separate offense.
The Fire Chief or the Chief's designee shall enforce the provisions
of this By-Law.
