Consistent with Chapter
95 of the Town of Dennis Code, the Fire Chief or his authorized designee may require and designate the establishment of fire lanes whenever he has determined that public safety and necessity so require and may prescribe the method by which it shall be done. Any person or body that has lawful control of a public or private way or of improved or enclosed property used as off-street parking areas for the general public for shopping malls, theaters, auditoriums, sporting or recreational facilities, cultural centers, multiple-family residential dwelling, nursing homes or any other place where the public has a right of access as invitees or licensees shall, when directed by the Fire Chief or his designee, forthwith establish a fire lane.
Fire lanes shall be marked as prescribed by
the Fire Chief or his designee and, unless otherwise directed by the
Fire Chief or his designee, these shall be marked by yellow lines
at least four inches wide on a diagonal, from the point of origin
to the curb or sidewalk. The legend "FIRE LANE" shall be included
within the painted area. In addition, signs with the legend "NO PARKING
- FIRE LANE" may be required at the Fire Chief's discretion. Said
signs, if required, shall be erected no more than 50 feet nor less
than 25 feet apart along the length of the fire lane. The signs shall
be at least 12 inches wide by 16 inches high and shall be securely
mounted at least five feet but not more than eight feet above grade.
Fire lanes shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition to
insure adequate visibility.
No person shall leave a vehicle or object, or
allow a vehicle or object to remain standing, whether attended or
unattended, or allow a vehicle to remain live parked, within the limits
of a designated fire lane.