[Adopted 2-26-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-12]
A.
It is in the public interest to insure that the streets, public rights-of-way
and roadways are kept clear of snow, ice and other similar materials.
B.
The placement of snow, ice and other materials in streets, public
rights-of-way and roadways can cause a public safety hazard.
C.
The removal of snow, ice and similar materials by residents of the
Township of Delaware from their property, and the placement of snow
on streets, public rights-of-way and roadways, may impede the Road
Department in its efforts to maintain said roadway, cause traffic
problems and otherwise interfere with the public health, safety and
welfare.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person, their agent or employee to allow
or to place, shovel, brush or in any other manner cause or allow to
remain snow, ice or items of similar material on any street, public
right-of-way or roadway located within the Township of Delaware, except
while in the actual act of removing said material.
B.
No removal activity shall result in the diminution of the width of
any cartway, the impairing of any sight distance, nor the blocking
of any drainage within the street, public right-of-way or roadway.
C.
It shall be a rebuttable presumption that snow, ice or similar materials
violating the standards herein found in the street, public right-of-way
or roadway in close proximity to a driveway were placed there by the
owner of the premises, his agent or employee, wherein the driveway
is located. The owner is the responsible party for the placement of
the snow, ice or similar materials in the street, public right-of-way
or roadway.
This article shall be enforced by the members of the Delaware
Township Police Department.
Any person who shall violate this article shall be subject to
a fine not to exceed $500 and community service not to exceed 90 days
on such terms and in such form as the court may deem appropriate or
any combination thereof.
