As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ESSENTIAL VEHICLE Those vehicles that are vital or necessary for the safe and orderly operation of the Borough during a snow emergency, such as, but not limited to, police vehicles and public works vehicles.
SNOW Any precipitation depositing any accumulation on the streets, roads or highways, including but not limited to, snow, sleet, hail or freezing rain.
SNOW EMERGENCY Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers a Borough street, an emergency shall exist and no vehicle shall be parked on any Borough street or portions thereof.
Any unoccupied vehicle parked in violation of this article shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper regulation of traffic and any police officer may provide for the removal of such vehicle. The owner shall pay the reasonable costs of the removal and storage, which may result from such removal, before regaining possession of such vehicle.
Driving restrictions may be imposed as warranted by the severity of the storm to ensure the safety of the general public.